VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Stock Comparison

Emerson Electric Co. vs KKR & Co. 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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KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$119.9B
Gross margin (TTM)19.5%
Operating margin (TTM)2.6%
Net margin (TTM)14.1%
SectorFinancials
IndustryAsset Management
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
67/ 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 67 / 100 for KKR & Co. Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control); KKR & Co. Inc. has 3 segments (52.3% in Asset Management).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Emerson Electric Co. has 10 moat types across 4 domains; KKR & Co. Inc. has 7 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%

KKR & Co. Inc.

Asset Management

Market

Alternative asset management (private equity, private credit, real assets, and related strategies)

Geography

Global

Customer

Institutional and wealth investors (LPs) allocating to private markets

Role

General partner / investment manager

Revenue share

52.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Emerson Electric Co.
KKR & Co. Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
KKR - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$80.3B
$119.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
52.8%
19.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.7%
2.6%
Net margin (TTM)
12.7%
14.1%
Sector
Industrials
Financials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
Asset Management
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Final Control
Asset Management
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
3.5%-5% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
70 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Demand, Supply, Financial, Legal
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustCompliance Advantage

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkDesign In QualificationDistribution ControlData Workflow LockinSuite BundlingEcosystem ComplementsInteroperability Hub

KKR & Co. Inc. strengths

Long Term ContractsScale Economies Unit CostDeal sourcing and origination relationshipsFloat PrepaymentCapital markets and exit execution capability

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%

KKR & Co. Inc. segments

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Asset Management

Oligopoly

52.3%

Insurance

Competitive

46.5%

Strategic Holdings

Competitive

1.2%

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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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