VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
Analog Devices, Inc. vs The Estee Lauder Companies 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
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View ADI analysisThe Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
EL · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View EL analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. leads (70 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Analog Devices, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Analog Devices, Inc. has 4 segments (44.7% in Industrial); The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 5 segments (48.6% in Skin Care).
- Moat breadth: Analog Devices, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 4 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%
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Skin Care
Prestige skin care products
Global
Consumers
Branded manufacturer/marketer
48.6%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Analog Devices, Inc. strengths
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Analog Devices, Inc. segments
Full profile >Industrial
Oligopoly
Automotive
Oligopoly
Communications
Oligopoly
Consumer
Competitive
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments
Full profile >Skin Care
Oligopoly
Makeup
Oligopoly
Fragrance
Oligopoly
Hair Care
Competitive
Other
Competitive
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