VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
NO ADVICE
Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
Analog Devices, Inc. vs ASML Holding N.V.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Analog Devices, Inc.
ADI · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
Dive deeper into Analog Devices, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View ADI analysisASML Holding N.V.
ASML · Euronext Amsterdam
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
Dive deeper into ASML Holding N.V.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View ASML analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: ASML Holding N.V. leads (76 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Analog Devices, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Analog Devices, Inc. has 4 segments (44.7% in Industrial); ASML Holding N.V. has 3 segments (23% in Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Analog Devices, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; ASML Holding N.V. has 6 across 2.
Primary market context
Analog Devices, Inc.
Industrial
Industrial analog, mixed-signal, RF and power management semiconductors
Global
B2B (OEMs/ODMs, industrial equipment, test & measurement, aerospace/defense)
Semiconductor IC supplier
44.7%
ASML Holding N.V.
Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)
Service, upgrades and field options for installed ASML lithography tools
Global
Owners/operators of ASML lithography systems
Aftermarket service provider
23%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Analog Devices, Inc. strengths
ASML Holding N.V. strengths
Segment mix
Analog Devices, Inc. segments
Full profile >Industrial
Oligopoly
Automotive
Oligopoly
Communications
Oligopoly
Consumer
Competitive
ASML Holding N.V. segments
Full profile >EUV lithography systems (incl. High-NA)
Monopoly
DUV lithography systems
Oligopoly
Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)
Quasi-Monopoly
Want the full wide moat stocks list?
Browse the full ranking of wide moat stocks, updated with moat scores and segment context.
View the moat stocks listCuration & 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).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.