VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Gartner, Inc. vs Microchip Technology Incorporated

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Gartner, Inc.

IT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$18.4B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
74/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Microchip Technology Incorporated

MCHP · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$34.9B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
71/ 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: Gartner, Inc. leads (74 / 100 vs 71 / 100 for Microchip Technology Incorporated).
  • Segment focus: Gartner, Inc. has 3 segments (81.8% in Insights); Microchip Technology Incorporated has 3 segments (51.1% in Mixed-signal Microcontrollers).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Gartner, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Microchip Technology Incorporated has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Gartner, Inc.

Insights

Market

IT research and executive advisory subscriptions (insights, benchmarks, and expert access)

Geography

Global

Customer

Enterprise executives and teams (technology leaders and business function leaders)

Role

Subscription-based analyst and advisory provider

Revenue share

81.8%

Microchip Technology Incorporated

Mixed-signal Microcontrollers

Market

Embedded microcontrollers & microprocessors for embedded control

Geography

Global

Customer

OEMs and distributors (embedded system designers)

Role

IDM / hybrid manufacturing semiconductor supplier

Revenue share

51.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Gartner, Inc.
Microchip Technology Incorporated
Ticker / Exchange
IT - New York Stock Exchange
MCHP - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$18.4B
$34.9B
Sector
Technology
Technology
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Insights
Mixed-signal Microcontrollers
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
6%-12% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
74 / 100
71 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Switching Costs General

Gartner, Inc. strengths

Brand TrustSuite BundlingTwo Sided Network

Microchip Technology Incorporated strengths

Training Org Change CostsOperational ExcellenceScope EconomiesIP Choke PointDesign In Qualification

Segment mix

Gartner, Inc. segments

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Insights

Oligopoly

81.8%

Conferences

Competitive

9.3%

Consulting

Competitive

8.9%

Microchip Technology Incorporated segments

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Mixed-signal Microcontrollers

Oligopoly

51.1%

Analog

Oligopoly

26.3%

Other (FPGA, memory, timing systems, manufacturing services, SuperFlash licensing)

Oligopoly

22.6%

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Curation & Accuracy

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