VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. vs Zoetis 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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Zoetis Inc.

ZTS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$55.3B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
73/ 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 73 / 100 for Zoetis Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 6 segments (47.7% in Capacitors (primarily MLCC)); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 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%

Zoetis Inc.

Companion Animal Products

Market

Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics

Geography

Global

Customer

Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)

Role

Manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

67.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Zoetis Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
6981 - Tokyo Stock Exchange
ZTS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$37.4B
$55.3B
Sector
Technology
Healthcare
HQ country
JP
US
Primary segment
Capacitors (primarily MLCC)
Companion Animal Products
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
73 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Financial, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustIP Choke PointCompliance Advantage

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleLearning Curve YieldDesign In QualificationBenchmark Pricing PowerResidual segment

Zoetis Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkRegulated Standards PipeInstalled Base ConsumablesCapacity MoatDistribution ControlOperational Excellence

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%

Zoetis Inc. segments

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Companion Animal Products

Oligopoly

67.8%

Livestock Products

Oligopoly

31.3%

Client Supply Services & Human Health

Competitive

0.9%

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