VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. vs BAE Systems plc

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

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

6981 · Tokyo Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$37.4B
SectorTechnology
CountryJP
Data as of2025-12-30
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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BAE Systems plc

BA. · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryGB
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: both at 75 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 6 segments (47.7% in Capacitors (primarily MLCC)); BAE Systems plc has 5 segments (26.6% in Electronic Systems).
  • Moat breadth: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; BAE Systems plc has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Capacitors (primarily MLCC)

Market

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) and related capacitors

Geography

Global

Customer

Electronics OEMs and tier-1 suppliers (smartphone, PC/server, automotive, industrial)

Role

Component manufacturer / supplier

Revenue share

47.7%

BAE Systems plc

Electronic Systems

Market

Defence electronics (electronic warfare, avionics, C4ISR, space payloads and mission systems)

Geography

Primarily US and UK; global programmes

Customer

Government defence and intelligence agencies; prime contractors

Role

Subsystem OEM and prime contractor for electronics/mission systems

Revenue share

26.6%

Side-by-side metrics

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
BAE Systems plc
Ticker / Exchange
6981 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
BA. - London Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$37.4B
n/a
Sector
Technology
Industrials
HQ country
JP
GB
Primary segment
Capacitors (primarily MLCC)
Electronic Systems
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
38%-42% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
75 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial, Legal
Legal, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationCompliance Advantage

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. strengths

Learning Curve YieldBenchmark Pricing PowerBrand TrustIP Choke PointResidual segment

BAE Systems plc strengths

Government Contracting RelationshipsService Field NetworkLong Term ContractsCapacity MoatSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. segments

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Capacitors (primarily MLCC)

Oligopoly

47.7%

Inductors and EMI Filters

Oligopoly

11.5%

High-Frequency Devices and Communications Modules

Oligopoly

25.4%

Batteries and Power Supply

Competitive

8.9%

Functional Devices (including sensors)

Competitive

5.6%

Other

Competitive

0.9%

BAE Systems plc segments

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Electronic Systems

Oligopoly

26.6%

Platforms & Services

Oligopoly

16.3%

Air

Oligopoly

26%

Maritime

Oligopoly

22.5%

Cyber & Intelligence

Competitive

8.6%

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