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ABB Ltd vs Emerson Electric Co.

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)$178.4B
Gross margin (TTM)40.2%
Operating margin (TTM)18.1%
Net margin (TTM)13.9%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical equipment
CountryCH
Data as of2026-08-23
53/100
Moat score

Partial score covering 48% of segment weight.

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Emerson Electric Co.

EMR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$88.8B
Gross margin (TTM)53.2%
Operating margin (TTM)19.5%
Net margin (TTM)13.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryMachinery
CountryUS
Data as of2026-08-23
79/100
Moat score

Partial score covering 88% of segment weight.

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Comparison highlights

  • Segment focus: ABB Ltd has 3 segments (51.5% in Electrification); Emerson Electric Co. has 5 segments (32.4% in Final Control).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: ABB Ltd has 2 moat types across 2 domains; Emerson Electric Co. has 7 across 3.

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

51.5%

Emerson Electric Co.

Final Control

Market

Industrial control valves, isolation/shutoff valves, pressure relief & safety valves, actuators, regulators and fluid/motion control products

Geography

Global

Customer

Process & hybrid manufacturers

Role

Automation components supplier

Revenue share

32.4%

Side-by-side metrics

ABB Ltd
Emerson Electric Co.
Ticker / Exchange
ABBN - SIX Swiss Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$178.4B
$88.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
40.2%
53.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.1%
19.5%
Net margin (TTM)
13.9%
13.8%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Electrical equipment
Machinery
HQ country
CH
US
Primary segment
Electrification
Final Control
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
53 / 100 (partial, 48% coverage)
79 / 100 (partial, 88% coverage)
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2026-09-05
2026-09-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkData Workflow Lockin

ABB Ltd strengths

No unique moat types yet.

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationSuite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsInteroperability Hub

Segment mix

ABB Ltd segments

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Electrification

Oligopoly

51.5%

Motion

Oligopoly

24.5%

Automation

Oligopoly

24%

Emerson Electric Co. segments

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Final Control

Competitive

32.4%

Sensors

Oligopoly

22.6%

Safety & Productivity

Competitive

11.6%

Control Systems & Software

Oligopoly

24.2%

Test & Measurement

Competitive

9.2%

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