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ABB Ltd vs Eaton Corporation plc

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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Eaton Corporation plc

ETN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$164.9B
Gross margin (TTM)35.9%
Operating margin (TTM)17.7%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical equipment
CountryIE
Data as of2026-08-23
49/100
Moat score

Weighted across the company's segments.

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Comparison highlights

  • Segment focus: ABB Ltd has 3 segments (51.5% in Electrification); Eaton Corporation plc has 4 segments (48.4% in Electrical Americas).
  • Moat breadth: ABB Ltd has 2 moat types across 2 domains; Eaton Corporation plc has 3 across 1.

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%

Eaton Corporation plc

Electrical Americas

Market

Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)

Geography

North and South America

Customer

Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)

Role

Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider

Revenue share

48.4%

Side-by-side metrics

ABB Ltd
Eaton Corporation plc
Ticker / Exchange
ABBN - SIX Swiss Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$178.4B
$164.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
40.2%
35.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.1%
17.7%
Net margin (TTM)
13.9%
12.8%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Electrical equipment
Electrical equipment
HQ country
CH
IE
Primary segment
Electrification
Electrical Americas
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
53 / 100 (partial, 48% coverage)
49 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand
Last update
2026-09-05
2026-09-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

ABB Ltd strengths

Service Field NetworkData Workflow Lockin

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Design In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

ABB Ltd segments

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Electrification

Oligopoly

51.5%

Motion

Oligopoly

24.5%

Automation

Oligopoly

24%

Eaton Corporation plc segments

Full profile >

Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

48.4%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

24.8%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15.5%

Mobility

Competitive

11.3%

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