VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Stock Comparison

Entegris, Inc. vs Lowe's Companies, Inc.

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

Entegris, Inc.

ENTG · The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$15.6B
Gross margin (TTM)44.9%
Operating margin (TTM)15.6%
Net margin (TTM)9%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
79/ 100

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

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Lowe's Companies, Inc.

LOW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)12.1%
Net margin (TTM)8.1%
SectorConsumer
IndustryHome Improvement
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
48/ 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: Entegris, Inc. leads (79 / 100 vs 48 / 100 for Lowe's Companies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Entegris, Inc. has 2 segments (56.9% in Advanced Purity Solutions); Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Entegris, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

Entegris, Inc.

Advanced Purity Solutions

Market

Semiconductor contamination control & purity infrastructure (liquid/gas filtration & purification, microenvironments, fluid management/materials handling)

Geography

Global

Customer

Semiconductor fabs, chemical manufacturers, and OEMs

Role

Contamination-control and materials-handling solutions supplier

Revenue share

56.9%

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

Market

U.S. home improvement retail and related services (DIY and Pro; omnichannel)

Geography

United States

Customer

DIY consumers and small-to-medium professional contractors

Role

Omnichannel retailer and distributor

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Entegris, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ENTG - The Nasdaq Global Select Market
LOW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$15.6B
$149.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
44.9%
31.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.6%
12.1%
Net margin (TTM)
9%
8.1%
Sector
Technology
Consumer
Industry
Semiconductors
Home Improvement
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Advanced Purity Solutions
Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
79 / 100
48 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-26
2026-01-06

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Entegris, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationLearning Curve YieldInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field Network

Lowe's Companies, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensitySupply Chain ControlOperational ExcellenceScope EconomiesHabit Default

Segment mix

Entegris, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Materials Solutions

Oligopoly

43.1%

Advanced Purity Solutions

Oligopoly

56.9%

Lowe's Companies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Home Improvement Operations (Omnichannel)

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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