VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. vs James Hardie Industries plc

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

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.

BESI · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)
SectorTechnology
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
75/ 100

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

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James Hardie Industries plc

JHX · ASX

Market cap (USD)
SectorMaterials
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. leads (75 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for James Hardie Industries plc).
  • Segment focus: BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. has 2 segments (81% in Die Attach (incl. advanced die placement & hybrid bonding)); James Hardie Industries plc has 4 segments (64.2% in Siding & Trim).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; James Hardie Industries plc has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.

Die Attach (incl. advanced die placement & hybrid bonding)

Market

Semiconductor assembly equipment - die attach & advanced die placement/hybrid bonding systems

Geography

Global

Customer

Semiconductor IDMs, foundries, and OSATs

Role

Capital equipment OEM (back-end/advanced packaging)

Revenue share

81%

James Hardie Industries plc

Siding & Trim

Market

North American fiber cement exterior siding & trim (plus related exterior products)

Geography

North America (primarily U.S. and Canada)

Customer

Homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, dealers/distributors, and retailers

Role

Manufacturer / branded building-products supplier

Revenue share

64.2%

Side-by-side metrics

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.
James Hardie Industries plc
Ticker / Exchange
BESI - Euronext Amsterdam
JHX - ASX
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Technology
Materials
HQ country
NL
IE
Primary segment
Die Attach (incl. advanced die placement & hybrid bonding)
Siding & Trim
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
42%-44% (reported)
88%-92% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
75 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow Scale

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. strengths

Design In QualificationSwitching Costs GeneralInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field Network

James Hardie Industries plc strengths

Brand TrustLong Term ContractsOperational ExcellenceDistribution Control

Segment mix

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. segments

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Die Attach (incl. advanced die placement & hybrid bonding)

Oligopoly

81%

Packaging & Plating

Competitive

19%

James Hardie Industries plc segments

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Siding & Trim

Quasi-Monopoly

64.2%

Deck, Rail & Accessories

Oligopoly

11.7%

Australia & New Zealand

Oligopoly

11.6%

Europe

Competitive

12.5%

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