VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Advantech Co., Ltd. vs Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

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

Advantech Co., Ltd.

2395 · Taiwan Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$248.8B
Gross margin (TTM)39.8%
Operating margin (TTM)16.2%
Net margin (TTM)14.6%
SectorTechnology
IndustryComputer Hardware
CountryTW
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
62/ 100

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

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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

IBKR · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$123.6B
Gross margin (TTM)89%
Operating margin (TTM)82.7%
Net margin (TTM)9.2%
SectorFinancials
IndustryInvestment - Banking & Investment Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
60/ 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: Advantech Co., Ltd. leads (62 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Advantech Co., Ltd. has 3 segments (49% in Industrial Computer and Industrial Control); Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Electronic brokerage).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Advantech Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. has 4 across 4.

Primary market context

Advantech Co., Ltd.

Industrial Computer and Industrial Control

Market

Industrial PCs and industrial control computing (industrial automation, edge industrial computing)

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial enterprises, system integrators, and industrial OEMs

Role

Industrial computing OEM + solution integrator

Revenue share

49%

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

Electronic brokerage

Market

Multi-asset electronic brokerage, clearing, custody, and financing (self-directed and institutional)

Geography

Global

Customer

Individual investors and institutional clients (e.g., hedge funds, advisors, proprietary trading firms, introducing brokers)

Role

Broker-dealer / clearing broker / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Advantech Co., Ltd.
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
2395 - Taiwan Stock Exchange
IBKR - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$248.8B
$123.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
39.8%
89%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.2%
82.7%
Net margin (TTM)
14.6%
9.2%
Sector
Technology
Financials
Industry
Computer Hardware
Investment - Banking & Investment Services
HQ country
TW
US
Primary segment
Industrial Computer and Industrial Control
Electronic brokerage
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
62 / 100
60 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Network, Legal, Demand
Last update
2025-12-28
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow Lockin

Advantech Co., Ltd. strengths

Design In QualificationService Field NetworkEcosystem ComplementsInstalled Base Consumables

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceInteroperability HubCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Advantech Co., Ltd. segments

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Industrial Computer and Industrial Control

Competitive

49%

Embedded Boards and Chassis

Competitive

41%

After-sales Service and Others

Competitive

10%

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. segments

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Electronic brokerage

Competitive

100%

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