VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Stock Comparison

Emerson Electric Co. vs Fair Isaac Corporation

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

Emerson Electric Co.

EMR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$76.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorIndustrials
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
70/ 100

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

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Fair Isaac Corporation

FICO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$39.6B
Gross margin (TTM)82.2%
Operating margin (TTM)46.5%
Net margin (TTM)32.8%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
82/ 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: Fair Isaac Corporation leads (82 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for Emerson Electric Co.).
  • Segment focus: Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control); Fair Isaac Corporation has 2 segments (58.7% in Scores).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Emerson Electric Co. has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Fair Isaac Corporation has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Emerson Electric Co.

Final Control

Market

Industrial control valves, isolation/shutoff valves, pressure relief & safety valves, actuators and regulators

Geography

Global

Customer

Process & hybrid manufacturers

Role

Automation components supplier

Revenue share

24.2%

Fair Isaac Corporation

Scores

Market

Consumer credit scoring and related predictive scores used in lending decisions

Geography

Primarily United States; also international

Customer

Lenders (mortgage, credit card, auto, etc.), consumer reporting agencies, and consumers (B2C)

Role

Score model developer/licensor; distribution via consumer reporting agencies and direct-to-consumer channels

Revenue share

58.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Emerson Electric Co.
Fair Isaac Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
FICO - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$76.4B
$39.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
82.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
46.5%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
32.8%
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
n/a
Software - Application
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Final Control
Scores
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
90% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
70 / 100
82 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Network, Demand
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustData Workflow Lockin

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkDesign In QualificationCompliance AdvantageDistribution ControlSuite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsInteroperability Hub

Fair Isaac Corporation strengths

De Facto StandardFormat Lock InSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Emerson Electric Co. segments

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Final Control

Oligopoly

24.2%

Measurement & Analytical

Oligopoly

22.9%

Discrete Automation

Competitive

13.9%

Safety & Productivity

Competitive

7.5%

Control Systems & Software

Oligopoly

23.2%

Test & Measurement

Competitive

8.2%

Fair Isaac Corporation segments

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Scores

Quasi-Monopoly

58.7%

Software

Competitive

41.3%

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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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