VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Stock Comparison
Broadcom Inc. vs TE Connectivity plc
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Broadcom Inc.
AVGO · NASDAQ Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View AVGO analysisTE Connectivity plc
TEL · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View TEL analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Broadcom Inc. leads (66 / 100 vs 62 / 100 for TE Connectivity plc).
- Segment focus: Broadcom Inc. has 2 segments (57.7% in Semiconductor Solutions); TE Connectivity plc has 2 segments (54.4% in Transportation Solutions).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Broadcom Inc. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; TE Connectivity plc has 4 across 2.
Primary market context
Broadcom Inc.
Semiconductor Solutions
Fabless semiconductor solutions (data center and AI networking/custom silicon, connectivity, broadband, storage, industrial) plus semiconductor IP licensing
Global
Hyperscalers, OEMs, and contract manufacturers; sold via direct sales and distributors
Fabless chip designer and IP licensor; outsources most wafer manufacturing and assembly/test
57.7%
TE Connectivity plc
Transportation Solutions
Transportation connectivity and sensor components (automotive, commercial transportation, sensors)
Global
Automotive & commercial vehicle OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers; industrial/OEM customers for sensors
Component supplier / design partner
54.4%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Broadcom Inc. strengths
TE Connectivity plc strengths
Segment mix
Broadcom Inc. segments
Full profile >Semiconductor Solutions
Oligopoly
Infrastructure Software
Oligopoly
TE Connectivity plc segments
Full profile >Transportation Solutions
Oligopoly
Industrial Solutions
Oligopoly
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