VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Danaher Corporation vs Eaton Corporation plc

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

Danaher Corporation

DHR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$158.8B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-22
Moat score
77/ 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)$124.6B
SectorIndustrials
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: Danaher Corporation leads (77 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Eaton Corporation plc).
  • Segment focus: Danaher Corporation has 3 segments (41% in Diagnostics); Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas).
  • Moat breadth: Danaher Corporation has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Eaton Corporation plc has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Danaher Corporation

Diagnostics

Market

In vitro diagnostics instruments, consumables, software and services (clinical lab, acute care/POC, pathology, molecular diagnostics)

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals, physician offices, reference laboratories, pathology labs, critical care settings

Role

IVD device manufacturer and reagent/test supplier + software/services

Revenue share

41%

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

Danaher Corporation
Eaton Corporation plc
Ticker / Exchange
DHR - New York Stock Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$158.8B
$124.6B
Sector
Healthcare
Industrials
HQ country
US
IE
Primary segment
Diagnostics
Electrical Americas
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
77 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-22
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Installed Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationService Field Network

Danaher Corporation strengths

Operational ExcellenceLearning Curve YieldRegulated Standards PipeSuite Bundling

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Distribution ControlScope EconomiesCompliance AdvantageLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Danaher Corporation segments

Full profile >

Biotechnology

Oligopoly

28.3%

Life Sciences

Oligopoly

30.7%

Diagnostics

Oligopoly

41%

Eaton Corporation plc segments

Full profile >

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

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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