VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Eaton Corporation plc vs O'Reilly Automotive, 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
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
Dive deeper into Eaton Corporation plc's moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View ETN analysisO'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
ORLY · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View ORLY analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Eaton Corporation plc leads (66 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas); O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 2 segments (52% in DIY Aftermarket Retail).
- Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 7 moat types across 3 domains; O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has 7 across 2.
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%
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
DIY Aftermarket Retail
Specialty automotive aftermarket parts retail (DIY channel)
United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada
Consumers (do-it-yourself vehicle owners)
Specialty retailer
52%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Eaton Corporation plc strengths
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Eaton Corporation plc segments
Full profile >Electrical Americas
Oligopoly
Electrical Global
Oligopoly
Aerospace
Oligopoly
Vehicle
Competitive
eMobility
Competitive
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. segments
Full profile >DIY Aftermarket Retail
Oligopoly
Professional (B2B) Aftermarket Distribution
Competitive
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