VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Stock Comparison
DSM-Firmenich AG vs Emerson Electric Co.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
DSM-Firmenich AG
DSFIR · Euronext Amsterdam
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View DSFIR analysisEmerson Electric Co.
EMR · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View EMR analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Emerson Electric Co. leads (70 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for DSM-Firmenich AG).
- Segment focus: DSM-Firmenich AG has 4 segments (31% in Perfumery & Beauty); Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: DSM-Firmenich AG has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Emerson Electric Co. has 10 across 4.
Primary market context
DSM-Firmenich AG
Perfumery & Beauty
B2B fragrances, perfumery ingredients, and beauty ingredients
Global
Consumer brands (fine fragrance, personal care, home care) and beauty brands
Ingredient supplier / fragrance house (co-creation + ingredient palette)
31%
Emerson Electric Co.
Final Control
Industrial control valves, isolation/shutoff valves, pressure relief & safety valves, actuators and regulators
Global
Process & hybrid manufacturers
Automation components supplier
24.2%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
DSM-Firmenich AG strengths
Emerson Electric Co. strengths
Segment mix
DSM-Firmenich AG segments
Full profile >Perfumery & Beauty
Oligopoly
Taste, Texture & Health
Oligopoly
Health, Nutrition & Care
Competitive
Animal Nutrition & Health
Competitive
Emerson Electric Co. segments
Full profile >Final Control
Oligopoly
Measurement & Analytical
Oligopoly
Discrete Automation
Competitive
Safety & Productivity
Competitive
Control Systems & Software
Oligopoly
Test & Measurement
Competitive
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