VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Stock Comparison

Emerson Electric Co. vs ServiceNow, 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)$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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ServiceNow, Inc.

NOW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$153.1B
Gross margin (TTM)78.1%
Operating margin (TTM)13.9%
Net margin (TTM)13.7%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
80/ 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: ServiceNow, Inc. leads (80 / 100 vs 70 / 100 for Emerson Electric Co.).
  • Segment focus: Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control); ServiceNow, Inc. has 3 segments (85.8% in Digital workflow products (subscription)).
  • Moat breadth: Emerson Electric Co. has 10 moat types across 4 domains; ServiceNow, Inc. has 6 across 3.

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%

ServiceNow, Inc.

Digital workflow products (subscription)

Market

Enterprise digital workflow automation and service management platform (ITSM/ESM, employee, customer, creator workflows)

Geography

Global

Customer

Large enterprises and public sector

Role

SaaS platform

Revenue share

85.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Emerson Electric Co.
ServiceNow, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
NOW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$76.4B
$153.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
78.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
13.9%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
13.7%
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
n/a
Software - Application
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Final Control
Digital workflow products (subscription)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
70 / 100
80 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Demand, Network, Supply
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Service Field NetworkDesign In QualificationData Workflow LockinSuite BundlingEcosystem Complements

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesBrand TrustCompliance AdvantageDistribution ControlInteroperability Hub

ServiceNow, Inc. strengths

Training Org Change Costs

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%

ServiceNow, Inc. segments

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Digital workflow products (subscription)

Oligopoly

85.8%

IT Operations Management (ITOM) products (subscription)

Competitive

11.1%

Professional services and other

Competitive

3.1%

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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.