VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. vs Motorola Solutions, Inc.

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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Motorola Solutions, Inc.

MSI · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$62.7B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
68/ 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 68 / 100 for Motorola Solutions, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 6 segments (47.7% in Capacitors (primarily MLCC)); Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 3 segments (74.9% in LMR Communications).
  • Moat breadth: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 10 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%

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

LMR Communications

Market

Mission-critical land mobile radio (LMR) devices, infrastructure, and managed/support services

Geography

Global

Customer

Public safety agencies and mission-critical enterprises

Role

OEM + systems integrator + service provider

Revenue share

74.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
6981 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
MSI - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$37.4B
$62.7B
Sector
Technology
Technology
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Capacitors (primarily MLCC)
LMR Communications
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
68 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial, Legal
Legal, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationBrand Trust

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleLearning Curve YieldBenchmark Pricing PowerIP Choke PointCompliance AdvantageResidual segment

Motorola Solutions, Inc. strengths

Government Contracting RelationshipsInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsEcosystem ComplementsSwitching Costs GeneralData Workflow LockinInteroperability HubSuite Bundling

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%

Motorola Solutions, Inc. segments

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LMR Communications

Oligopoly

74.9%

Video Security & Access Control

Competitive

17.7%

Command Center Software

Competitive

7.4%

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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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