VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

YASKAWA Electric Corporation vs CDW Corporation

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

YASKAWA Electric Corporation

6506 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$1.3T
Gross margin (TTM)35.6%
Operating margin (TTM)9.2%
Net margin (TTM)10.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-29
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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CDW Corporation

CDW · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$17.4B
Gross margin (TTM)21.6%
Operating margin (TTM)7.4%
Net margin (TTM)4.8%
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
52/ 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: YASKAWA Electric Corporation leads (62 / 100 vs 52 / 100 for CDW Corporation).
  • Segment focus: YASKAWA Electric Corporation has 4 segments (44.4% in Motion Control); CDW Corporation has 4 segments (42.1% in Corporate).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: YASKAWA Electric Corporation has 8 moat types across 3 domains; CDW Corporation has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

YASKAWA Electric Corporation

Motion Control

Market

Factory automation motion control components (AC servo motors/drives & controllers, AC drives/inverters)

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial OEMs and end-users (machine builders; semiconductor, electronics, automotive, and general industry plants)

Role

Component manufacturer + maintenance/service provider

Revenue share

44.4%

CDW Corporation

Corporate

Market

IT solutions provider / value-added reseller (VAR) + services for U.S. private-sector businesses (250+ employees)

Geography

United States

Customer

Private-sector enterprises (mid-market and large)

Role

Value-added reseller / systems integrator

Revenue share

42.1%

Side-by-side metrics

YASKAWA Electric Corporation
CDW Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
6506 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
CDW - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$1.3T
$17.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
35.6%
21.6%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.2%
7.4%
Net margin (TTM)
10.7%
4.8%
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Information Technology Services
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Motion Control
Corporate
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
16% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
62 / 100
52 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkOperational Excellence

YASKAWA Electric Corporation strengths

Design In QualificationBrand TrustData Workflow LockinCapex Knowhow ScaleEcosystem ComplementsTurnkey automation project execution know-how

CDW Corporation strengths

Scope EconomiesPreferential Input AccessProcurement InertiaGovernment Contracting Relationships

Segment mix

YASKAWA Electric Corporation segments

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Motion Control

Oligopoly

44.4%

Robotics

Oligopoly

44.2%

System Engineering

Competitive

7.1%

Other / Logistics Services

Competitive

4.3%

CDW Corporation segments

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Corporate

Competitive

42.1%

Small Business

Competitive

7.3%

Public

Competitive

38.8%

Other (UK & Canada)

Competitive

11.8%

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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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