VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Emerson Electric Co. vs Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

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)$80.3B
Gross margin (TTM)52.8%
Operating margin (TTM)17.7%
Net margin (TTM)12.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
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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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

IBKR · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$123.6B
Gross margin (TTM)89%
Operating margin (TTM)82.7%
Net margin (TTM)9.2%
SectorFinancials
IndustryInvestment - Banking & Investment Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
60/ 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: Emerson Electric Co. leads (70 / 100 vs 60 / 100 for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control); Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Electronic brokerage).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Emerson Electric Co. has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. has 4 across 4.

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%

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

Electronic brokerage

Market

Multi-asset electronic brokerage, clearing, custody, and financing (self-directed and institutional)

Geography

Global

Customer

Individual investors and institutional clients (e.g., hedge funds, advisors, proprietary trading firms, introducing brokers)

Role

Broker-dealer / clearing broker / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Emerson Electric Co.
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
IBKR - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$80.3B
$123.6B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.8%
89%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.7%
82.7%
Net margin (TTM)
12.7%
9.2%
Sector
Industrials
Financials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Investment - Banking & Investment Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Final Control
Electronic brokerage
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Weak
Moat score
70 / 100
60 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Supply, Network, Legal, Demand
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Compliance AdvantageData Workflow LockinInteroperability Hub

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkBrand TrustDesign In QualificationDistribution ControlSuite BundlingEcosystem Complements

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. strengths

Operational Excellence

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%

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. segments

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Electronic brokerage

Competitive

100%

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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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