VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

ASML Holding N.V. vs Walmart 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

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

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Walmart Inc.

WMT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$894.3B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
77/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Walmart Inc. leads (77 / 100 vs 76 / 100 for ASML Holding N.V.).
  • Segment focus: ASML Holding N.V. has 3 segments (23% in Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)); Walmart Inc. has 3 segments (68.3% in Walmart U.S.).
  • Primary market structure: Quasi-Monopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: ASML Holding N.V. has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Walmart Inc. has 6 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%

Walmart Inc.

Walmart U.S.

Market

U.S. omnichannel discount retail and grocery (supercenters, neighborhood markets, eCommerce)

Geography

United States

Customer

Consumers and small businesses; marketplace sellers and advertisers (for marketplace and retail media offerings)

Role

Retailer / marketplace operator / last-mile fulfillment network

Revenue share

68.3%

Side-by-side metrics

ASML Holding N.V.
Walmart Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ASML - Euronext Amsterdam
WMT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$417.7B
$894.3B
Sector
Technology
Consumer
HQ country
NL
US
Primary segment
Installed Base Management (service, upgrades, field options)
Walmart U.S.
Market structure
Quasi-Monopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
20%-22% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Weak
Moat score
76 / 100
77 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand, Network, Financial
Last update
2025-12-21
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Supply Chain Control

ASML Holding N.V. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustSwitching Costs GeneralService Field NetworkInstalled Base Consumables

Walmart Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostPhysical Network DensityHabit DefaultEcosystem ComplementsFloat Prepayment

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%

Walmart Inc. segments

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Walmart U.S.

Competitive

68.3%

Walmart International

Competitive

18.1%

Sam's Club U.S.

Oligopoly

13.6%

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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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