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ABB Ltd vs Schneider Electric SE

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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Schneider Electric SE

SU · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$165.1B
Gross margin (TTM)42.1%
Operating margin (TTM)16.9%
Net margin (TTM)11.3%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryMachinery
CountryFR
Data as of2026-08-23
57/100
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); Schneider Electric SE has 2 segments (82.5% in Energy Management).
  • Moat breadth: ABB Ltd has 2 moat types across 2 domains; Schneider Electric SE has 3 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

51.5%

Schneider Electric SE

Energy Management

Market

Energy management and electrical distribution equipment, systems and services (low/medium voltage, building and data-center electrical infrastructure, secure power, grid and energy digitalization)

Geography

Global

Customer

Buildings, data centers, industrial sites, infrastructure owners/operators; channel partners (contractors, distributors, system integrators)

Role

Manufacturer + system integrator + digital/field services provider

Revenue share

82.5%

Side-by-side metrics

ABB Ltd
Schneider Electric SE
Ticker / Exchange
ABBN - SIX Swiss Exchange
SU - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$178.4B
$165.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
40.2%
42.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.1%
16.9%
Net margin (TTM)
13.9%
11.3%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Electrical equipment
Machinery
HQ country
CH
FR
Primary segment
Electrification
Energy Management
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)
57 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Network, Demand
Last update
2026-09-05
2026-09-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow Lockin

ABB Ltd strengths

Service Field Network

Schneider Electric SE strengths

Ecosystem ComplementsInstalled Base Consumables

Segment mix

ABB Ltd segments

Full profile >

Electrification

Oligopoly

51.5%

Motion

Oligopoly

24.5%

Automation

Oligopoly

24%

Schneider Electric SE segments

Full profile >

Energy Management

Oligopoly

82.5%

Industrial Automation

Oligopoly

17.5%

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