VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

ABB Ltd vs The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

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)$136.3B
SectorIndustrials
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.

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The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

EL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
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: ABB Ltd leads (73 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.).
  • Segment focus: ABB Ltd has 4 segments (46.2% in Electrification); The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 5 segments (48.6% in Skin Care).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: ABB Ltd has 6 moat types across 3 domains; The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 4 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%

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Skin Care

Market

Prestige skin care products

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers

Role

Branded manufacturer/marketer

Revenue share

48.6%

Side-by-side metrics

ABB Ltd
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABBN - SIX Swiss Exchange
EL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$136.3B
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
HQ country
CH
US
Primary segment
Electrification
Skin Care
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
73 / 100
70 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Network
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlBrand Trust

ABB Ltd strengths

Service Field NetworkData Workflow LockinInstalled Base ConsumablesEcosystem Complements

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths

Operational ExcellenceScope Economies

Segment mix

ABB Ltd segments

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Electrification

Oligopoly

46.2%

Motion

Oligopoly

22%

Process Automation

Oligopoly

20.5%

Robotics & Discrete Automation

Oligopoly

9.8%

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments

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Skin Care

Oligopoly

48.6%

Makeup

Oligopoly

29.4%

Fragrance

Oligopoly

17.4%

Hair Care

Competitive

3.9%

Other

Competitive

0.7%

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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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