VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
ANSYS, Inc. vs The Home Depot, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
ANSYS, Inc.
ANSS · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View ANSS analysisThe Home Depot, Inc.
HD · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View HD analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Home Depot, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for ANSYS, Inc.).
- Segment focus: ANSYS, Inc. has 3 segments; The Home Depot, Inc. has 2 segments (96% in Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: ANSYS, Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; The Home Depot, Inc. has 4 across 2.
Primary market context
ANSYS, Inc.
Core Multiphysics Simulation Platform (CAE)
Multiphysics engineering simulation (CAE) software
Global
Enterprises and academia
Engineering design, verification, and validation software
The Home Depot, Inc.
Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)
Home improvement retail (omnichannel)
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
DIY homeowners and professional contractors
Retailer
96%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
ANSYS, Inc. strengths
The Home Depot, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
ANSYS, Inc. segments
Full profile >Core Multiphysics Simulation Platform (CAE)
Oligopoly
Electronics & Semiconductor Simulation (EDA-adjacent)
Oligopoly
Digital Mission Engineering & Safety-Critical Tooling
Competitive
The Home Depot, Inc. segments
Full profile >Primary segment - North American home improvement retail (stores + online)
Competitive
Other - Specialty trade distribution (SRS: roofing, landscape, pool)
Competitive
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