VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

ASM International N.V. vs Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

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

ASM International N.V.

ASM · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$29.7B
Gross margin (TTM)51.9%
Operating margin (TTM)30.1%
Net margin (TTM)23.9%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-29
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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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 74 / 100 for ASM International N.V.).
  • Segment focus: ASM International N.V. has 3 segments; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 3 segments (82.2% in Concerts).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: n/a vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: ASM International N.V. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

ASM International N.V.

ALD equipment

Market

Single-wafer atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment for semiconductor manufacturing

Geography

Global

Customer

Semiconductor manufacturers (logic/foundry, memory)

Role

Wafer fab equipment supplier

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

ASM International N.V.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ASM - Euronext Amsterdam
LYV - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$29.7B
$33.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
51.9%
46.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
30.1%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
23.9%
3.7%
Sector
Technology
Communication Services
Industry
Semiconductors
Entertainment
HQ country
NL
US
Primary segment
ALD equipment
Concerts
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
55%-60% (reported)
55%-65% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,600
Pricing power
n/a
Moderate
Moat score
74 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Supply, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field Network

ASM International N.V. strengths

Learning Curve YieldDesign In QualificationIP Choke PointInstalled Base Consumables

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityLong Term ContractsTwo Sided NetworkData Workflow LockinScope Economies

Segment mix

ASM International N.V. segments

Full profile >

ALD equipment

Quasi-Monopoly

n/a

Silicon epitaxy equipment

Oligopoly

n/a

Spares and services

Quasi-Monopoly

n/a

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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