VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

ANSYS, Inc. vs BRP Inc.

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

ANSYS, Inc.

ANSS · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
68/ 100

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

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BRP Inc.

DOO · Toronto Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryCA
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
74/ 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: BRP Inc. leads (74 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for ANSYS, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: ANSYS, Inc. has 3 segments; BRP Inc. has 4 segments (55% in Powersports - Year-Round Products).
  • Moat breadth: ANSYS, Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; BRP Inc. has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

ANSYS, Inc.

Core Multiphysics Simulation Platform (CAE)

Market

Multiphysics engineering simulation (CAE) software

Geography

Global

Customer

Enterprises and academia

Role

Engineering design, verification, and validation software

BRP Inc.

Powersports - Year-Round Products

Market

ATV and recreational/utility side-by-side vehicles (SSV/UTV); 3-wheeled on-road vehicles

Geography

Global (heavy North America exposure)

Customer

Consumers and utility/commercial users

Role

OEM

Revenue share

55%

Side-by-side metrics

ANSYS, Inc.
BRP Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ANSS - Nasdaq Global Select Market
DOO - Toronto Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Technology
Consumer
HQ country
US
CA
Primary segment
Core Multiphysics Simulation Platform (CAE)
Powersports - Year-Round Products
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
68 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In Qualification

ANSYS, Inc. strengths

Suite BundlingSwitching Costs GeneralData Workflow LockinDe Facto StandardEcosystem ComplementsCompliance Advantage

BRP Inc. strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlInstalled Base Consumables

Segment mix

ANSYS, Inc. segments

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Core Multiphysics Simulation Platform (CAE)

Oligopoly

n/a

Electronics & Semiconductor Simulation (EDA-adjacent)

Oligopoly

n/a

Digital Mission Engineering & Safety-Critical Tooling

Competitive

n/a

BRP Inc. segments

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Powersports - Year-Round Products

Oligopoly

55%

Powersports - Seasonal Products

Oligopoly

30.3%

Powersports - Parts, Accessories & Apparel; OEM Engines & Gearboxes

Competitive

14.7%

Marine Boats Businesses (Divestiture/Discontinued)

Competitive

n/a

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Curation & Accuracy

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