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AMETEK, Inc. vs Eaton Corporation plc

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)$54.6B
Gross margin (TTM)36.4%
Operating margin (TTM)26%
Net margin (TTM)19.9%
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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Eaton Corporation plc

ETN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$139.6B
Gross margin (TTM)35%
Operating margin (TTM)17.3%
Net margin (TTM)12.2%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical equipment
CountryIE
Data as of2026-08-23
49/100
Moat score

Weighted across the company's segments.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Eaton Corporation plc leads (49 / 100 vs 25 / 100 for AMETEK, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: AMETEK, Inc. has 3 segments (46.8% in Process and Analytical Instrumentation); Eaton Corporation plc has 4 segments (48.4% in Electrical Americas).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: AMETEK, Inc. has 1 moat types across 1 domains; Eaton Corporation plc has 3 across 1.

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%

Eaton Corporation plc

Electrical Americas

Market

Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)

Geography

North and South America

Customer

Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)

Role

Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider

Revenue share

48.4%

Side-by-side metrics

AMETEK, Inc.
Eaton Corporation plc
Ticker / Exchange
AME - New York Stock Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$54.6B
$139.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
36.4%
35%
Operating margin (TTM)
26%
17.3%
Net margin (TTM)
19.9%
12.2%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Electronic components and instruments
Electrical equipment
HQ country
US
IE
Primary segment
Process and Analytical Instrumentation
Electrical Americas
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
25 / 100
49 / 100
Moat domains
Demand
Demand
Last update
2026-09-05
2026-09-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In Qualification

AMETEK, Inc. strengths

No unique moat types yet.

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesLong Term Contracts

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%

Eaton Corporation plc segments

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Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

48.4%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

24.8%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15.5%

Mobility

Competitive

11.3%

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