VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Microchip Technology Incorporated vs Parker-Hannifin Corporation

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

Microchip Technology Incorporated

MCHP · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$34.9B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
71/ 100

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Parker-Hannifin Corporation

PH · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$111.4B
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
71/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score: both at 71 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Microchip Technology Incorporated has 3 segments (51.1% in Mixed-signal Microcontrollers); Parker-Hannifin Corporation has 2 segments (68.8% in Diversified Industrial).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Microchip Technology Incorporated has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Parker-Hannifin Corporation has 5 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%

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

68.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Microchip Technology Incorporated
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Ticker / Exchange
MCHP - NASDAQ
PH - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$34.9B
$111.4B
Sector
Technology
Industrials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Mixed-signal Microcontrollers
Diversified Industrial
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
6%-12% (implied)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
71 / 100
71 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Operational ExcellenceScope EconomiesDesign In Qualification

Microchip Technology Incorporated strengths

Training Org Change CostsSwitching Costs GeneralIP Choke Point

Parker-Hannifin Corporation strengths

Distribution ControlInstalled Base Consumables

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%

Parker-Hannifin Corporation segments

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Diversified Industrial

Competitive

68.8%

Aerospace Systems

Oligopoly

31.2%

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Curation & Accuracy

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