VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Eaton Corporation plc vs Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

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

Eaton Corporation plc

ETN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$124.6B
SectorIndustrials
CountryIE
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
66/ 100

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

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

ICE · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
87/ 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: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. leads (87 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Eaton Corporation plc).
  • Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has 3 segments (53.4% in Exchanges).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has 10 across 4.

Primary market context

Eaton Corporation plc

Electrical Americas

Market

Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)

Geography

North and South America

Customer

Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)

Role

Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider

Revenue share

46%

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Exchanges

Market

Derivatives, cash equities, and listings exchanges plus central clearing (CCP) services

Geography

Global

Customer

Market participants (banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, proprietary traders) and issuers

Role

Exchange operator + clearing house (CCP)

Revenue share

53.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Eaton Corporation plc
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
ICE - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$124.6B
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Financials
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Electrical Americas
Exchanges
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
75% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
66 / 100
87 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Network, Legal, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Compliance Advantage

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Distribution ControlScope EconomiesDesign In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsService Field Network

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. strengths

Clearing SettlementConcession LicenseTwo Sided NetworkBrand TrustData Workflow LockinData Network EffectsPhysical Network DensityInteroperability HubStandards Registry

Segment mix

Eaton Corporation plc segments

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Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

46%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

25.1%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15%

Vehicle

Competitive

11.2%

eMobility

Competitive

2.7%

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. segments

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Exchanges

Oligopoly

53.4%

Fixed Income and Data Services

Oligopoly

24.8%

Mortgage Technology

Oligopoly

21.8%

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Curation & Accuracy

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