VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Stock Comparison
Microchip Technology Incorporated vs Zoetis Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Microchip Technology Incorporated
MCHP · NASDAQ
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 MCHP analysisZoetis Inc.
ZTS · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Zoetis Inc. leads (73 / 100 vs 71 / 100 for Microchip Technology Incorporated).
- Segment focus: Microchip Technology Incorporated has 3 segments (51.1% in Mixed-signal Microcontrollers); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Microchip Technology Incorporated has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 across 3.
Primary market context
Microchip Technology Incorporated
Mixed-signal Microcontrollers
Embedded microcontrollers & microprocessors for embedded control
Global
OEMs and distributors (embedded system designers)
IDM / hybrid manufacturing semiconductor supplier
51.1%
Zoetis Inc.
Companion Animal Products
Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics
Global
Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)
Manufacturer and marketer
67.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Microchip Technology Incorporated strengths
Zoetis Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Microchip Technology Incorporated segments
Full profile >Mixed-signal Microcontrollers
Oligopoly
Analog
Oligopoly
Other (FPGA, memory, timing systems, manufacturing services, SuperFlash licensing)
Oligopoly
Zoetis Inc. segments
Full profile >Companion Animal Products
Oligopoly
Livestock Products
Oligopoly
Client Supply Services & Human Health
Competitive
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