VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Broadcom Inc. vs ResMed Inc.

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)$1.6T
Gross margin (TTM)67.8%
Operating margin (TTM)39.9%
Net margin (TTM)36.2%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
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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ResMed Inc.

RMD · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$36B
Gross margin (TTM)60.1%
Operating margin (TTM)33.2%
Net margin (TTM)27.4%
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-04
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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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: ResMed Inc. leads (76 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Broadcom Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Broadcom Inc. has 2 segments (57.7% in Semiconductor Solutions); ResMed Inc. has 2 segments (87.5% in Sleep and Breathing Health).
  • Moat breadth: Broadcom Inc. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; ResMed Inc. has 7 across 2.

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%

ResMed Inc.

Sleep and Breathing Health

Market

Sleep apnea and respiratory care devices and related consumables (PAP, masks, ventilation) plus connected monitoring services

Geography

Global

Customer

DME/HME providers, sleep clinics, hospitals, patients

Role

Medical device OEM + connected care software/data services

Revenue share

87.5%

Side-by-side metrics

Broadcom Inc.
ResMed Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
AVGO - NASDAQ Global Select Market
RMD - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$1.6T
$36B
Gross margin (TTM)
67.8%
60.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
39.9%
33.2%
Net margin (TTM)
36.2%
27.4%
Sector
Technology
Healthcare
Industry
Semiconductors
Medical - Instruments & Supplies
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Semiconductor Solutions
Sleep and Breathing Health
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
58%-66% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
76 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-04

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

IP Choke PointLong Term Contracts

Broadcom Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationKeystone ComponentSupply Chain ControlSwitching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingEcosystem Complements

ResMed Inc. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesData Workflow LockinBrand TrustCompliance AdvantageTraining Org Change Costs

Segment mix

Broadcom Inc. segments

Full profile >

Semiconductor Solutions

Oligopoly

57.7%

Infrastructure Software

Oligopoly

42.3%

ResMed Inc. segments

Full profile >

Sleep and Breathing Health

Oligopoly

87.5%

Residential Care Software

Competitive

12.5%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.