VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Stock Comparison

Eaton Corporation plc vs Legrand S.A.

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)$126.9B
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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Legrand S.A.

LR · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorIndustrials
Industry
CountryFR
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
68/ 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: Legrand S.A. leads (68 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Eaton Corporation plc).
  • Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); Legrand S.A. has 2 segments (80% in Building electrical & digital infrastructure (non-datacenter)).
  • Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Legrand S.A. has 4 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%

Legrand S.A.

Building electrical & digital infrastructure (non-datacenter)

Market

Low-voltage electrical and digital building infrastructure (wiring devices, energy distribution, cable management, building controls)

Geography

Global (strong Europe & North America footprint)

Customer

Professional installers/electricians, electrical wholesalers, OEM/contractors; end-users in residential & commercial buildings

Role

Manufacturer + brand owner; channel-driven distribution

Revenue share

80%

Side-by-side metrics

Eaton Corporation plc
Legrand S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
LR - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
$126.9B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
38.1%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
19.4%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
14.7%
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
n/a
HQ country
IE
FR
Primary segment
Electrical Americas
Building electrical & digital infrastructure (non-datacenter)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Legal, Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-31
2026-01-02

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scope EconomiesDesign In QualificationCompliance Advantage

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Distribution ControlInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsService Field Network

Legrand S.A. strengths

Brand Trust

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%

Legrand S.A. segments

Full profile >

Building electrical & digital infrastructure (non-datacenter)

Oligopoly

80%

Datacenter infrastructure

Oligopoly

20%

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