VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Friday, December 26, 2025

Stock Comparison

Applied Materials, Inc. vs Alphabet Inc.

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

Applied Materials, Inc.

AMAT · The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Market cap (USD)$203.3B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-22
Moat score
76/ 100

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

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Alphabet Inc.

GOOGL · The Nasdaq Stock Market

Market cap (USD)$3.7T
SectorCommunication Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-21
Moat score
86/ 100

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

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Side-by-side metrics

Applied Materials, Inc.
Alphabet Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AMAT - The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
GOOGL - The Nasdaq Stock Market
Market cap (USD)
$203.3B
$3.7T
Sector
Technology
Communication Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Semiconductor Systems
Google Search & other (Advertising)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
16%-20% (implied)
88%-91% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
8,115
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
76 / 100
86 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-22
2025-12-21

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow Scale

Applied Materials, Inc. strengths

Scope EconomiesDesign In QualificationIP Choke PointInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkLong Term Contracts

Alphabet Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsHabit DefaultTwo Sided NetworkContent Rights CurrencyOperational ExcellenceDefault OS GatewaySwitching Costs GeneralEcosystem ComplementsIncubation & patient capital

Segment mix

Applied Materials, Inc. segments

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Semiconductor Systems

Oligopoly

73.3%

Applied Global Services (AGS)

Competitive

22.5%

Alphabet Inc. segments

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Google Search & other (Advertising)

Quasi-Monopoly

56.6%

YouTube (Advertising)

Oligopoly

10.3%

Google Network (Advertising)

Competitive

8.7%

Google Subscriptions, Platforms & Devices

Quasi-Monopoly

11.5%

Google Cloud

Oligopoly

12.4%

Other Bets

Competitive

0.5%

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).

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.