VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. vs Eaton Corporation plc
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
EL · 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 EL analysisEaton Corporation plc
ETN · 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 ETN analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. leads (70 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Eaton Corporation plc).
- Segment focus: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 5 segments (48.6% in Skin Care); Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Eaton Corporation plc has 7 across 3.
Primary market context
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Skin Care
Prestige skin care products
Global
Consumers
Branded manufacturer/marketer
48.6%
Eaton Corporation plc
Electrical Americas
Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)
North and South America
Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)
Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider
46%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths
Eaton Corporation plc strengths
Segment mix
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments
Full profile >Skin Care
Oligopoly
Makeup
Oligopoly
Fragrance
Oligopoly
Hair Care
Competitive
Other
Competitive
Eaton Corporation plc segments
Full profile >Electrical Americas
Oligopoly
Electrical Global
Oligopoly
Aerospace
Oligopoly
Vehicle
Competitive
eMobility
Competitive
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