VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Broadcom Inc. vs Eaton Corporation plc

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

Broadcom Inc.

AVGO · NASDAQ Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
66/ 100

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

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Eaton Corporation plc

ETN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$124.6B
SectorIndustrials
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
66/ 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: both at 66 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Broadcom Inc. has 2 segments (57.7% in Semiconductor Solutions); Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas).
  • Moat breadth: Broadcom Inc. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Eaton Corporation plc has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Broadcom Inc.

Semiconductor Solutions

Market

Fabless semiconductor solutions (data center and AI networking/custom silicon, connectivity, broadband, storage, industrial) plus semiconductor IP licensing

Geography

Global

Customer

Hyperscalers, OEMs, and contract manufacturers; sold via direct sales and distributors

Role

Fabless chip designer and IP licensor; outsources most wafer manufacturing and assembly/test

Revenue share

57.7%

Eaton Corporation plc

Electrical Americas

Market

Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)

Geography

North and South America

Customer

Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)

Role

Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider

Revenue share

46%

Side-by-side metrics

Broadcom Inc.
Eaton Corporation plc
Ticker / Exchange
AVGO - NASDAQ Global Select Market
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$124.6B
Sector
Technology
Industrials
HQ country
US
IE
Primary segment
Semiconductor Solutions
Electrical Americas
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationLong Term Contracts

Broadcom Inc. strengths

Keystone ComponentSupply Chain ControlIP Choke PointSwitching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingEcosystem Complements

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Distribution ControlScope EconomiesCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field Network

Segment mix

Broadcom Inc. segments

Full profile >

Semiconductor Solutions

Oligopoly

57.7%

Infrastructure Software

Oligopoly

42.3%

Eaton Corporation plc segments

Full profile >

Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

46%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

25.1%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15%

Vehicle

Competitive

11.2%

eMobility

Competitive

2.7%

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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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