VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Microchip Technology Incorporated vs Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

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

Microchip Technology Incorporated

MCHP · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$35.2B
Gross margin (TTM)50.1%
Operating margin (TTM)1.4%
Net margin (TTM)-4.4%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
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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Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

MLM · NYSE

Market cap (USD)$37.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorMaterials
IndustryConstruction Materials
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
78/ 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: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. leads (78 / 100 vs 71 / 100 for Microchip Technology Incorporated).
  • Segment focus: Microchip Technology Incorporated has 3 segments (51.1% in Mixed-signal Microcontrollers); Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has 3 segments (52.4% in East Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Microchip Technology Incorporated has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

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%

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

East Group

Market

Construction aggregates and asphalt products (crushed stone, sand & gravel; asphalt) in local/regional markets

Geography

United States (East/Southeast and adjacent regions)

Customer

Infrastructure agencies, construction contractors, and downstream materials producers (asphalt/ready-mix)

Role

Quarry/mining operator and building materials producer/distributor

Revenue share

52.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Microchip Technology Incorporated
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MCHP - NASDAQ
MLM - NYSE
Market cap (USD)
$35.2B
$37.9B
Gross margin (TTM)
50.1%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
1.4%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
-4.4%
n/a
Sector
Technology
Materials
Industry
Semiconductors
Construction Materials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Mixed-signal Microcontrollers
East Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
6%-12% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
71 / 100
78 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Financial
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Microchip Technology Incorporated strengths

Training Org Change CostsOperational ExcellenceSwitching Costs GeneralScope EconomiesIP Choke PointDesign In Qualification

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. strengths

Physical Network DensityGeographic NaturalBenchmark Pricing PowerCapex Knowhow Scale

Segment mix

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%

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. segments

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East Group

Oligopoly

52.4%

West Group

Oligopoly

40.9%

Specialties (formerly Magnesia Specialties)

Oligopoly

6.7%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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