VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

VINCI SA vs Eaton Corporation plc

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

VINCI SA

DG · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$67.5B
Gross margin (TTM)16%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)6.5%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryEngineering & Construction
CountryFR
Data as of2026-01-03
Moat score
57/ 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)$125.2B
Gross margin (TTM)38.1%
Operating margin (TTM)19.4%
Net margin (TTM)14.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
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 gap: Eaton Corporation plc leads (66 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for VINCI SA).
  • Segment focus: VINCI SA has 7 segments (44.4% in VINCI Construction); Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: VINCI SA has 7 moat types across 2 domains; Eaton Corporation plc has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

VINCI SA

VINCI Construction

Market

Construction and civil engineering contracting (buildings, infrastructure and specialty networks)

Geography

Global

Customer

Public-sector project owners and private developers/industrial clients

Role

General contractor / civil engineering contractor

Revenue share

44.4%

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

VINCI SA
Eaton Corporation plc
Ticker / Exchange
DG - Euronext Paris
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$67.5B
$125.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
16%
38.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.1%
19.4%
Net margin (TTM)
6.5%
14.7%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Industrial - Machinery
HQ country
FR
IE
Primary segment
VINCI Construction
Electrical Americas
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Weak
Moderate
Moat score
57 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Supply
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2026-01-03
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkCompliance Advantage

VINCI SA strengths

Concession LicensePermits Rights Of WayOperational ExcellenceCapex Knowhow ScaleCapacity Moat

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Distribution ControlScope EconomiesDesign In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

VINCI SA segments

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VINCI Autoroutes

Monopoly

9.2%

VINCI Airports

Oligopoly

6.3%

Other concessions (incl. VINCI Highways and PPP assets)

Competitive

0.8%

VINCI Energies

Competitive

28.4%

Cobra IS

Competitive

9.9%

VINCI Construction

Competitive

44.4%

VINCI Immobilier

Competitive

1.6%

Eaton Corporation plc segments

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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

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