VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. vs Medtronic plc

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

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

CBOE · Cboe BZX

Market cap (USD)
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
76/ 100

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Medtronic plc

MDT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$123.8B
SectorHealthcare
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
63/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Cboe Global Markets, Inc. leads (76 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Medtronic plc).
  • Segment focus: Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has 5 segments (60.8% in Options); Medtronic plc has 4 segments (37.2% in Cardiovascular Portfolio).
  • Moat breadth: Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Medtronic plc has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

Options

Market

U.S. listed options exchanges (multi-listed + proprietary index options)

Geography

United States

Customer

Broker-dealers, market makers, institutional investors, retail order-flow intermediaries

Role

Exchange operator (SRO) + derivatives listing venue + market data provider

Revenue share

60.8%

Medtronic plc

Cardiovascular Portfolio

Market

Cardiovascular medical devices (cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology/ablation, structural heart, coronary & peripheral vascular)

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals, cath labs, electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiac & vascular surgeons

Role

Device OEM + procedure support + remote monitoring software/services

Revenue share

37.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Medtronic plc
Ticker / Exchange
CBOE - Cboe BZX
MDT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$123.8B
Sector
Financials
Healthcare
HQ country
US
IE
Primary segment
Options
Cardiovascular Portfolio
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
29%-32% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
76 / 100
63 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Network, Supply, Demand
Legal, Demand, Network
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Regulated Standards PipeIP Choke Point

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. strengths

Contractual ExclusivityTwo Sided NetworkCapex Knowhow ScaleSwitching Costs GeneralClearing SettlementDe Facto Standard

Medtronic plc strengths

Data Workflow LockinDesign In QualificationEcosystem ComplementsProcurement InertiaSuite BundlingCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base Consumables

Segment mix

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. segments

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Options

Oligopoly

60.8%

North American Equities

Competitive

18.5%

Europe and Asia Pacific

Oligopoly

10.6%

Futures

Quasi-Monopoly

6.3%

Global FX

Competitive

3.7%

Medtronic plc segments

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Cardiovascular Portfolio

Oligopoly

37.2%

Neuroscience Portfolio

Oligopoly

29.4%

Medical Surgical Portfolio

Competitive

25.1%

Diabetes Operating Unit

Oligopoly

8.2%

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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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