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AMETEK, Inc. vs Emerson Electric Co.

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

AMETEK, Inc.

AME · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$57.8B
Gross margin (TTM)36.4%
Operating margin (TTM)25.9%
Net margin (TTM)20%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectronic components and instruments
CountryUS
Data as of2026-08-23
25/100
Moat score

Weighted across the company's segments.

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Emerson Electric Co.

EMR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$88.8B
Gross margin (TTM)53.2%
Operating margin (TTM)19.5%
Net margin (TTM)13.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryMachinery
CountryUS
Data as of2026-08-23
79/100
Moat score

Partial score covering 88% of segment weight.

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Comparison highlights

  • Segment focus: AMETEK, Inc. has 3 segments (46.8% in Process and Analytical Instrumentation); Emerson Electric Co. has 5 segments (32.4% in Final Control).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: AMETEK, Inc. has 1 moat types across 1 domains; Emerson Electric Co. has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

AMETEK, Inc.

Process and Analytical Instrumentation

Market

Process, analytical, metrology, test, measurement and laboratory instrumentation

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial, semiconductor, energy, pharmaceutical, healthcare, research and laboratory customers

Role

Designer and manufacturer of instruments, sensors, metrology systems and related services

Revenue share

46.8%

Emerson Electric Co.

Final Control

Market

Industrial control valves, isolation/shutoff valves, pressure relief & safety valves, actuators, regulators and fluid/motion control products

Geography

Global

Customer

Process & hybrid manufacturers

Role

Automation components supplier

Revenue share

32.4%

Side-by-side metrics

AMETEK, Inc.
Emerson Electric Co.
Ticker / Exchange
AME - New York Stock Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$57.8B
$88.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
36.4%
53.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.9%
19.5%
Net margin (TTM)
20%
13.8%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Electronic components and instruments
Machinery
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Process and Analytical Instrumentation
Final Control
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
25 / 100
79 / 100 (partial, 88% coverage)
Moat domains
Demand
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2026-09-05
2026-09-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In Qualification

AMETEK, Inc. strengths

No unique moat types yet.

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkData Workflow LockinSuite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsInteroperability Hub

Segment mix

AMETEK, Inc. segments

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Process and Analytical Instrumentation

Competitive

46.8%

Aerospace and Power

Competitive

29.6%

Automation and Engineered Solutions

Competitive

23.6%

Emerson Electric Co. segments

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Final Control

Competitive

32.4%

Sensors

Oligopoly

22.6%

Safety & Productivity

Competitive

11.6%

Control Systems & Software

Oligopoly

24.2%

Test & Measurement

Competitive

9.2%

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