VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Duolingo, Inc. vs Teradyne, Inc.

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

Duolingo, Inc.

DUOL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)72%
Operating margin (TTM)11%
Net margin (TTM)40%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
68/ 100

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

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Teradyne, Inc.

TER · Nasdaq Stock Market

Market cap (USD)$35.3B
Gross margin (TTM)58.9%
Operating margin (TTM)17.9%
Net margin (TTM)15.5%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
79/ 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: Teradyne, Inc. leads (79 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for Duolingo, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Duolingo, Inc. has 2 segments (93.9% in Duolingo App); Teradyne, Inc. has 3 segments (77.9% in Semiconductor Test).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Duopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Duolingo, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Teradyne, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Duolingo, Inc.

Duolingo App

Market

Mobile-first, freemium language learning and adjacent subjects (math, music)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users); advertisers

Role

Digital learning platform / content & software publisher

Revenue share

93.9%

Teradyne, Inc.

Semiconductor Test

Market

Semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE) and system-level test (SLT)

Geography

Global

Customer

IDMs, foundries, fabless, OSATs

Role

Capital equipment supplier

Revenue share

77.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Duolingo, Inc.
Teradyne, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
DUOL - NASDAQ
TER - Nasdaq Stock Market
Market cap (USD)
$8.6B
$35.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
72%
58.9%
Operating margin (TTM)
11%
17.9%
Net margin (TTM)
40%
15.5%
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Semiconductors
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Duolingo App
Semiconductor Test
Market structure
Competitive
Duopoly
Market share
n/a
27%-30% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
3,565
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
68 / 100
79 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2026-01-06
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDesign In Qualification

Duolingo, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsHabit DefaultScope EconomiesOperational Excellence

Teradyne, Inc. strengths

Format Lock InCapex Knowhow ScaleSwitching Costs GeneralEcosystem Complements

Segment mix

Duolingo, Inc. segments

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Duolingo App

Competitive

93.9%

Duolingo English Test

Oligopoly

6.1%

Teradyne, Inc. segments

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Semiconductor Test

Duopoly

77.9%

Product Test

Competitive

11.7%

Robotics

Competitive

10.4%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.