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Stock Comparison

Eaton Corporation plc vs InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

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)$126B
Gross margin (TTM)38.1%
Operating margin (TTM)19.4%
Net margin (TTM)14.7%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
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 Hotels Group PLC

IHG · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$18.8B
Gross margin (TTM)—
Operating margin (TTM)—
Net margin (TTM)—
SectorConsumer
Industry—
CountryGB
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
57/ 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: Eaton Corporation plc leads (66 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for InterContinental Hotels Group PLC).
  • Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has 5 segments (36% in Fee business (franchise, management and ancillary fees)).
  • Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has 8 across 3.

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 Hotels Group PLC

Fee business (franchise, management and ancillary fees)

Market

Branded hotel franchising and management services

Geography

Global

Customer

Hotel owners and developers

Role

Franchisor and hotel manager (asset-light brand platform)

Revenue share

36%

Side-by-side metrics

Eaton Corporation plc
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Ticker / Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
IHG - London Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$126B
$18.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
38.1%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
19.4%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
14.7%
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
n/a
HQ country
IE
GB
Primary segment
Electrical Americas
Fee business (franchise, management and ancillary fees)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
57 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-10

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlLong Term Contracts

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Scope EconomiesDesign In QualificationCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field Network

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC strengths

Brand TrustScale Economies Unit CostTwo Sided NetworkPass-through reimbursement revenueAsset-heavy hotel operations (limited moat)Immaterial ancillary activity

Segment mix

Eaton Corporation plc segments

Full profile >

Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

46%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

25.1%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15%

Vehicle

Competitive

11.2%

eMobility

Competitive

2.7%

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC segments

Full profile >

Fee business (franchise, management and ancillary fees)

Oligopoly

36%

System Fund (marketing, reservations and loyalty assessments)

Monopoly

32.7%

Reimbursable revenues (managed hotel staff reimbursements)

Competitive

20.3%

Owned, leased and managed lease hotels

Competitive

10.5%

Insurance activities (ancillary)

Competitive

0.5%

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Curation & Accuracy

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