VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

NO ADVICE

Friday, December 26, 2025

Stock Comparison

Apple Inc. vs ASML Holding N.V.

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

Apple Inc.

AAPL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$3T
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-20
Moat score
87/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

View full moat analysis >

ASML Holding N.V.

ASML · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$417.7B
SectorTechnology
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-21
Moat score
76/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

View full moat analysis >

Side-by-side metrics

Apple Inc.
ASML Holding N.V.
Ticker / Exchange
AAPL - NASDAQ
ASML - Euronext Amsterdam
Market cap (USD)
$3T
$417.7B
Sector
Technology
Technology
HQ country
US
NL
Primary segment
iPhone
Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
14%-17% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
87 / 100
76 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-20
2025-12-21

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustSwitching Costs GeneralInstalled Base Consumables

Apple Inc. strengths

Ecosystem ComplementsScale Economies Unit CostDefault OS GatewayTwo Sided Network

ASML Holding N.V. strengths

Supply Chain ControlCapex Knowhow ScaleService Field Network

Segment mix

Apple Inc. segments

Full profile >

iPhone

Oligopoly

50.4%

Mac

Oligopoly

8.1%

iPad

Oligopoly

6.7%

Wearables, Home and Accessories

Competitive

8.6%

Services

Quasi-Monopoly

26.2%

ASML Holding N.V. segments

Full profile >

EUV lithography systems (incl. High-NA)

Monopoly

n/a

DUV lithography systems

Oligopoly

n/a

Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)

Quasi-Monopoly

23%

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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.