VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

ASML Holding N.V. vs Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

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

ASML Holding N.V.

ASML · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$417.7B
SectorTechnology
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-21
Moat score
76/ 100

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Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

CBOE · Cboe BZX

Market cap (USD)
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
76/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score: both at 76 / 100.
  • Segment focus: ASML Holding N.V. has 3 segments (23% in Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)); Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has 5 segments (60.8% in Options).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: ASML Holding N.V. has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has 8 across 4.

Primary market context

ASML Holding N.V.

Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)

Market

Service, upgrades and field options for installed ASML lithography tools

Geography

Global

Customer

Owners/operators of ASML lithography systems

Role

Aftermarket service provider

Revenue share

23%

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

Options

Market

U.S. listed options exchanges (multi-listed + proprietary index options)

Geography

United States

Customer

Broker-dealers, market makers, institutional investors, retail order-flow intermediaries

Role

Exchange operator (SRO) + derivatives listing venue + market data provider

Revenue share

60.8%

Side-by-side metrics

ASML Holding N.V.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ASML - Euronext Amsterdam
CBOE - Cboe BZX
Market cap (USD)
$417.7B
n/a
Sector
Technology
Financials
HQ country
NL
US
Primary segment
Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)
Options
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
29%-32% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
76 / 100
76 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Legal, Network, Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-21
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow ScaleSwitching Costs General

ASML Holding N.V. strengths

Supply Chain ControlBrand TrustService Field NetworkInstalled Base Consumables

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. strengths

Contractual ExclusivityTwo Sided NetworkRegulated Standards PipeClearing SettlementIP Choke PointDe Facto Standard

Segment mix

ASML Holding N.V. segments

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EUV lithography systems (incl. High-NA)

Monopoly

n/a

DUV lithography systems

Oligopoly

n/a

Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)

Quasi-Monopoly

23%

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. segments

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Options

Oligopoly

60.8%

North American Equities

Competitive

18.5%

Europe and Asia Pacific

Oligopoly

10.6%

Futures

Quasi-Monopoly

6.3%

Global FX

Competitive

3.7%

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