VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Stock Comparison

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. vs Emerson Electric Co.

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)$6T
Gross margin (TTM)41.4%
Operating margin (TTM)16.8%
Net margin (TTM)13.4%
SectorTechnology
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
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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Emerson Electric Co.

EMR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$76.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorIndustrials
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
70/ 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: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. leads (75 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for Emerson Electric Co.).
  • Segment focus: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 6 segments (47.7% in Capacitors (primarily MLCC)); Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Emerson Electric Co. has 10 across 4.

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%

Emerson Electric Co.

Final Control

Market

Industrial control valves, isolation/shutoff valves, pressure relief & safety valves, actuators and regulators

Geography

Global

Customer

Process & hybrid manufacturers

Role

Automation components supplier

Revenue share

24.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Emerson Electric Co.
Ticker / Exchange
6981 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$6T
$76.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
41.4%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
16.8%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
13.4%
n/a
Sector
Technology
Industrials
Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
n/a
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Capacitors (primarily MLCC)
Final Control
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
38%-42% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
75 / 100
70 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-02

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationBrand TrustCompliance Advantage

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleLearning Curve YieldBenchmark Pricing PowerIP Choke PointResidual segment

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkDistribution ControlData Workflow LockinSuite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsInteroperability Hub

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%

Emerson Electric Co. segments

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Final Control

Oligopoly

24.2%

Measurement & Analytical

Oligopoly

22.9%

Discrete Automation

Competitive

13.9%

Safety & Productivity

Competitive

7.5%

Control Systems & Software

Oligopoly

23.2%

Test & Measurement

Competitive

8.2%

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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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