VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Sika AG vs Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Sika AG

SIKA · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorMaterials
Industry
CountryCH
Data as of2026-01-11
Moat score
69/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Yum China Holdings, Inc.

YUMC · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$17.1B
Gross margin (TTM)17.2%
Operating margin (TTM)11.2%
Net margin (TTM)7.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustryRestaurants
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
75/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Yum China Holdings, Inc. leads (75 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Sika AG).
  • Segment focus: Sika AG has 2 segments (85.5% in Construction); Yum China Holdings, Inc. has 3 segments (75.3% in KFC).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Sika AG has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Yum China Holdings, Inc. has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Sika AG

Construction

Market

Construction chemicals and building finishing systems (concrete admixtures, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, repair, sealants/adhesives)

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B: contractors, installers, distributors/building-material channels, ready-mix and concrete producers, asset owners

Role

Specialty chemicals manufacturer + system provider (specification + application support)

Revenue share

85.5%

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

KFC

Market

Quick-service restaurants (QSR), chicken-focused, in China

Geography

China

Customer

Consumers (end-users) via dine-in, takeaway and delivery

Role

Brand owner/operator (company-owned + franchised restaurants)

Revenue share

75.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Sika AG
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
SIKA - SIX Swiss Exchange
YUMC - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$33B
$17.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
17.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
11.2%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
7.8%
Sector
Materials
Consumer
Industry
n/a
Restaurants
HQ country
CH
US
Primary segment
Construction
KFC
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
69 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Legal, Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-11
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Physical Network DensityBrand Trust

Sika AG strengths

Service Field NetworkCompliance AdvantageCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In Qualification

Yum China Holdings, Inc. strengths

Contractual ExclusivitySupply Chain ControlHabit DefaultOperational ExcellenceScope Economies

Segment mix

Sika AG segments

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Construction

Competitive

85.5%

Automotive & Industry

Oligopoly

14.5%

Yum China Holdings, Inc. segments

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KFC

Oligopoly

75.3%

Pizza Hut

Competitive

20%

All Other Segments (Emerging brands, delivery & e-commerce)

Competitive

1.6%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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