VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Emerson Electric Co. vs Trimble 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)$81B
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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Trimble Inc.

TRMB · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorTechnology
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-09
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 Trimble Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control); Trimble Inc. has 3 segments (41.7% in Field Systems).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Emerson Electric Co. has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Trimble Inc. has 7 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%

Trimble Inc.

Field Systems

Market

High-precision positioning & field solutions (geospatial, construction machine control, positioning/correction services)

Geography

Global

Customer

Surveyors, mapping professionals, civil construction contractors, governments, utilities

Role

Field hardware + software + subscription positioning services

Revenue share

41.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Emerson Electric Co.
Trimble Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
TRMB - Nasdaq Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$81B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
52.8%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
17.7%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
12.7%
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
n/a
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Final Control
Field Systems
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
70 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Demand, Network, Supply
Last update
2026-01-02
2026-01-09

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Installed Base ConsumablesDesign In QualificationDistribution ControlData Workflow LockinEcosystem Complements

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Service Field NetworkBrand TrustCompliance AdvantageSuite BundlingInteroperability Hub

Trimble Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Network Effects

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%

Trimble Inc. segments

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Architects, Engineers, Construction and Owners

Competitive

36.9%

Field Systems

Oligopoly

41.7%

Transportation and Logistics

Competitive

21.4%

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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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