VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Stock Comparison

AMETEK, Inc. vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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)$48.8B
Gross margin (TTM)36.2%
Operating margin (TTM)26.2%
Net margin (TTM)20.5%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
66/ 100

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

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

LYV · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)4.7%
Net margin (TTM)3.7%
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryEntertainment
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
Moat score
84/ 100

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

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for AMETEK, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: AMETEK, Inc. has 2 segments (67.1% in Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)); Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: AMETEK, Inc. has 3 moat types across 1 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

AMETEK, Inc.

Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

Market

Advanced analytical, test and measurement instruments

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (process, industrial, aerospace, medical, research)

Role

Instrument/OEM supplier

Revenue share

67.1%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Concerts

Market

Live music concert promotion, festival production, and music venue operations

Geography

Global

Customer

Artists/agents (supply) and fans (end-users); venues and festivals; corporate partners

Role

Promoter + venue operator

Revenue share

82.2%

Side-by-side metrics

AMETEK, Inc.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AME - New York Stock Exchange
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$48.8B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
36.2%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
26.2%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
20.5%
3.7%
Sector
Industrials
Communication Services
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Entertainment
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)
Concerts
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Supply
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scope Economies

AMETEK, Inc. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleOperational Excellence

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityService Field NetworkLong Term ContractsTwo Sided NetworkData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

AMETEK, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

Oligopoly

67.1%

Electromechanical Group (EMG)

Competitive

32.9%

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Concerts

Oligopoly

82.2%

Ticketing

Quasi-Monopoly

12.9%

Sponsorship & Advertising

Competitive

5.2%

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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).

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