VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

ABB Ltd vs Atlas Copco AB (publ)

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

ABB Ltd

ABBN · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)$110.1B
Gross margin (TTM)39.4%
Operating margin (TTM)17.2%
Net margin (TTM)12.9%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
CountryCH
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
73/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Atlas Copco AB (publ)

ATCO-A · Nasdaq Stockholm

Market cap (USD)$839.9B
Gross margin (TTM)42.7%
Operating margin (TTM)21%
Net margin (TTM)16.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountrySE
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
63/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: ABB Ltd leads (73 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Atlas Copco AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: ABB Ltd has 4 segments (46.2% in Electrification); Atlas Copco AB (publ) has 4 segments (43.8% in Compressor Technique).
  • Moat breadth: ABB Ltd has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Atlas Copco AB (publ) has 6 across 2.

Primary market context

ABB Ltd

Electrification

Market

Low- and medium-voltage electrification equipment and solutions

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B/B2G

Role

Manufacturer and solutions provider; channel-led distribution; after-sales service

Revenue share

46.2%

Atlas Copco AB (publ)

Compressor Technique

Market

Industrial compressors, air/gas systems (including air treatment) and related aftermarket service

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial and process customers; distributors; service-contract customers

Role

Equipment OEM + aftermarket service provider

Revenue share

43.8%

Side-by-side metrics

ABB Ltd
Atlas Copco AB (publ)
Ticker / Exchange
ABBN - SIX Swiss Exchange
ATCO-A - Nasdaq Stockholm
Market cap (USD)
$110.1B
$839.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
39.4%
42.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.2%
21%
Net margin (TTM)
12.9%
16.1%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Industrial - Machinery
HQ country
CH
SE
Primary segment
Electrification
Compressor Technique
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
73 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Network
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkData Workflow LockinInstalled Base Consumables

ABB Ltd strengths

Distribution ControlBrand TrustEcosystem Complements

Atlas Copco AB (publ) strengths

Design In QualificationLearning Curve YieldCapacity Moat

Segment mix

ABB Ltd segments

Full profile >

Electrification

Oligopoly

46.2%

Motion

Oligopoly

22%

Process Automation

Oligopoly

20.5%

Robotics & Discrete Automation

Oligopoly

9.8%

Atlas Copco AB (publ) segments

Full profile >

Compressor Technique

Oligopoly

43.8%

Vacuum Technique

Oligopoly

22.9%

Industrial Technique

Oligopoly

16.7%

Power Technique

Competitive

16.7%

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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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