VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Analog Devices, Inc. vs AutoZone, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADI · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$133B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorTechnology
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
59/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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AutoZone, Inc.

AZO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$55.7B
Gross margin (TTM)52.2%
Operating margin (TTM)18.4%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorConsumer
IndustryAuto - Parts
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
59/ 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: both at 59 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Analog Devices, Inc. has 4 segments (44.7% in Industrial); AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Analog Devices, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; AutoZone, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Analog Devices, Inc.

Industrial

Market

Industrial analog, mixed-signal, RF and power management semiconductors

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (OEMs/ODMs, industrial equipment, test & measurement, aerospace/defense)

Role

Semiconductor IC supplier

Revenue share

44.7%

AutoZone, Inc.

U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Market

U.S. automotive aftermarket replacement parts & accessories retail and commercial distribution

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers; professional repair shops (DIFM)

Role

Retailer and distributor

Revenue share

88%

Side-by-side metrics

Analog Devices, Inc.
AutoZone, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ADI - Nasdaq Global Select Market
AZO - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$133B
$55.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
52.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
18.4%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
12.8%
Sector
Technology
Consumer
Industry
n/a
Auto - Parts
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Industrial
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
59 / 100
59 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand, Financial
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Analog Devices, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationScope EconomiesCapex Knowhow ScaleData Workflow Lockin

AutoZone, Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlPhysical Network DensityService Field NetworkOperational ExcellenceNegative Working Capital

Segment mix

Analog Devices, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Industrial

Oligopoly

44.7%

Automotive

Oligopoly

29.8%

Communications

Oligopoly

12.5%

Consumer

Competitive

13%

AutoZone, Inc. segments

Full profile >

U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution

Competitive

88%

International Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution (Mexico & Brazil)

Competitive

12%

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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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