VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Eaton Corporation plc vs Nestle 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)$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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Nestle S.A.

NESN · SIX Swiss Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryCH
Data as of2025-12-30
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 Nestle S.A.).
  • Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); Nestle S.A. has 7 segments (26.9% in Powdered and Liquid Beverages).
  • Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; Nestle S.A. has 6 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%

Nestle S.A.

Powdered and Liquid Beverages

Market

Packaged coffee (instant, roast and ground, portioned) and other powdered beverages (cocoa/malt, creamers)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users) via retail and e-commerce; plus out-of-home channels

Role

Branded manufacturer and marketer; system operator for portioned coffee (machines + capsules)

Revenue share

26.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Eaton Corporation plc
Nestle S.A.
Ticker / Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
NESN - SIX Swiss Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$124.6B
n/a
Sector
Industrials
Consumer
HQ country
IE
CH
Primary segment
Electrical Americas
Powdered and Liquid Beverages
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
25% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
57 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base Consumables

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Scope EconomiesDesign In QualificationLong Term ContractsService Field Network

Nestle S.A. strengths

Brand TrustPreferential Input AccessLearning Curve Yield

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%

Nestle S.A. segments

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Powdered and Liquid Beverages

Oligopoly

26.9%

PetCare

Oligopoly

20.7%

Nutrition and Health Science

Oligopoly

16.6%

Prepared dishes and cooking aids

Competitive

11.7%

Milk products and Ice cream

Competitive

11.4%

Confectionery

Oligopoly

9.2%

Water

Competitive

3.5%

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Curation & Accuracy

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