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Eaton Corporation plc vs Parker-Hannifin Corporation

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)$164.9B
Gross margin (TTM)35.9%
Operating margin (TTM)17.7%
Net margin (TTM)12.8%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical equipment
CountryIE
Data as of2026-08-23
49/100
Moat score

Weighted across the company's segments.

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Parker-Hannifin Corporation

PH · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$120.2B
Gross margin (TTM)37.7%
Operating margin (TTM)21.6%
Net margin (TTM)17%
SectorIndustrials
IndustryMachinery
CountryUS
Data as of2026-08-23
86/100
Moat score

Weighted across the company's segments.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Parker-Hannifin Corporation leads (86 / 100 vs 49 / 100 for Eaton Corporation plc).
  • Segment focus: Eaton Corporation plc has 4 segments (48.4% in Electrical Americas); Parker-Hannifin Corporation has 2 segments (67.2% in Diversified Industrial).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Eaton Corporation plc has 3 moat types across 1 domains; Parker-Hannifin Corporation has 4 across 2.

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

48.4%

Parker-Hannifin Corporation

Diversified Industrial

Market

Motion and control components & systems (industrial and mobile applications)

Geography

Global

Customer

OEMs and industrial distributors/aftermarket channels

Role

Component and system designer/manufacturer with aftermarket support

Revenue share

67.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Eaton Corporation plc
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
ETN - New York Stock Exchange
PH - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$164.9B
$120.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
35.9%
37.7%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.7%
21.6%
Net margin (TTM)
12.8%
17%
Sector
Industrials
Industrials
Industry
Electrical equipment
Machinery
HQ country
IE
US
Primary segment
Electrical Americas
Diversified Industrial
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
49 / 100
86 / 100
Moat domains
Demand
Supply, Demand
Last update
2026-09-05
2026-09-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationInstalled Base Consumables

Eaton Corporation plc strengths

Long Term Contracts

Parker-Hannifin Corporation strengths

Distribution ControlScope Economies

Segment mix

Eaton Corporation plc segments

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Electrical Americas

Oligopoly

48.4%

Electrical Global

Oligopoly

24.8%

Aerospace

Oligopoly

15.5%

Mobility

Competitive

11.3%

Parker-Hannifin Corporation segments

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Diversified Industrial

Competitive

67.2%

Aerospace Systems

Oligopoly

32.8%

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