VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON
Stock Comparison
AMETEK, Inc. vs Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
AMETEK, Inc.
AME · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted across the company's segments.
Full stock profile
Dive deeper into AMETEK, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View AME analysisIllinois Tool Works Inc.
ITW · New York Stock Exchange
Partial score covering 71% of segment weight.
Full stock profile
Dive deeper into Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View ITW analysisComparison highlights
- Segment focus: AMETEK, Inc. has 3 segments (46.2% in Process and Analytical Instrumentation); Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 7 segments (19.9% in Automotive OEM).
- Moat breadth: AMETEK, Inc. has 1 moat types across 1 domains; Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 5 across 3.
Primary market context
AMETEK, Inc.
Process and Analytical Instrumentation
Process, analytical, metrology, test, measurement and laboratory instrumentation
Global
Industrial, semiconductor, energy, pharmaceutical, healthcare, research and laboratory customers
Designer and manufacturer of instruments, sensors, metrology systems and related services
46.2%
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Automotive OEM
Automotive OEM engineered components and fasteners
Global
Automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers
Component supplier
19.9%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
AMETEK, Inc. strengths
No unique moat types yet.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. strengths
Segment mix
AMETEK, Inc. segments
Full profile >Process and Analytical Instrumentation
Competitive
Aerospace and Power
Competitive
Automation and Engineered Solutions
Competitive
Illinois Tool Works Inc. segments
Full profile >Automotive OEM
Competitive
Food Equipment
Oligopoly
Test & Measurement and Electronics
Oligopoly
Welding
Oligopoly
Polymers & Fluids
Competitive
Construction Products
Competitive
Specialty Products
Oligopoly
Act on this comparison
Want the full wide moat stocks list?
Browse the full ranking of wide moat stocks, updated with moat scores and segment context.
View the moat stocks listCuration & 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.