VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Eaton Corporation plc vs Microchip Technology Incorporated
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Eaton Corporation plc
ETN · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ETN analysisMicrochip Technology Incorporated
MCHP · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MCHP analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Microchip Technology Incorporated leads (71 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Eaton Corporation plc).
- Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); Microchip Technology Incorporated has 3 segments (51.1% in Mixed-signal Microcontrollers).
- Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Microchip Technology Incorporated has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Eaton Corporation plc
Electrical Americas
Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)
North and South America
Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)
Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider
46%
Microchip Technology Incorporated
Mixed-signal Microcontrollers
Embedded microcontrollers & microprocessors for embedded control
Global
OEMs and distributors (embedded system designers)
IDM / hybrid manufacturing semiconductor supplier
51.1%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Eaton Corporation plc strengths
Microchip Technology Incorporated strengths
Segment mix
Eaton Corporation plc segments
Full profile >Electrical Americas
Oligopoly
Electrical Global
Oligopoly
Aerospace
Oligopoly
Vehicle
Competitive
eMobility
Competitive
Microchip Technology Incorporated segments
Full profile >Mixed-signal Microcontrollers
Oligopoly
Analog
Oligopoly
Other (FPGA, memory, timing systems, manufacturing services, SuperFlash licensing)
Oligopoly
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