VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Atlas Copco AB (publ) vs Motorola Solutions, Inc.

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

Atlas Copco AB (publ)

ATCO-A · Nasdaq Stockholm

Market cap (USD)$839.9B
Gross margin (TTM)42.7%
Operating margin (TTM)21%
Net margin (TTM)16.1%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
CountrySE
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
63/ 100

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

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Motorola Solutions, Inc.

MSI · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$63.7B
Gross margin (TTM)51%
Operating margin (TTM)25.4%
Net margin (TTM)18.7%
SectorTechnology
IndustryCommunication Equipment
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Motorola Solutions, Inc. leads (68 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Atlas Copco AB (publ)).
  • Segment focus: Atlas Copco AB (publ) has 4 segments (43.8% in Compressor Technique); Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 3 segments (74.9% in LMR Communications).
  • Moat breadth: Atlas Copco AB (publ) has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 10 across 3.

Primary market context

Atlas Copco AB (publ)

Compressor Technique

Market

Industrial compressors, air/gas systems (including air treatment) and related aftermarket service

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial and process customers; distributors; service-contract customers

Role

Equipment OEM + aftermarket service provider

Revenue share

43.8%

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

LMR Communications

Market

Mission-critical land mobile radio (LMR) devices, infrastructure, and managed/support services

Geography

Global

Customer

Public safety agencies and mission-critical enterprises

Role

OEM + systems integrator + service provider

Revenue share

74.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Atlas Copco AB (publ)
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ATCO-A - Nasdaq Stockholm
MSI - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$839.9B
$63.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
42.7%
51%
Operating margin (TTM)
21%
25.4%
Net margin (TTM)
16.1%
18.7%
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Communication Equipment
HQ country
SE
US
Primary segment
Compressor Technique
LMR Communications
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
63 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Legal, Demand, Network
Last update
2026-01-05
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow LockinDesign In QualificationInstalled Base Consumables

Atlas Copco AB (publ) strengths

Service Field NetworkLearning Curve YieldCapacity Moat

Motorola Solutions, Inc. strengths

Government Contracting RelationshipsLong Term ContractsEcosystem ComplementsBrand TrustSwitching Costs GeneralInteroperability HubSuite Bundling

Segment mix

Atlas Copco AB (publ) segments

Full profile >

Compressor Technique

Oligopoly

43.8%

Vacuum Technique

Oligopoly

22.9%

Industrial Technique

Oligopoly

16.7%

Power Technique

Competitive

16.7%

Motorola Solutions, Inc. segments

Full profile >

LMR Communications

Oligopoly

74.9%

Video Security & Access Control

Competitive

17.7%

Command Center Software

Competitive

7.4%

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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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