VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Medtronic plc vs Nordson Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Medtronic plc
MDT · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MDT analysisNordson Corporation
NDSN · NASDAQ
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View NDSN analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Nordson Corporation leads (67 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Medtronic plc).
- Segment focus: Medtronic plc has 4 segments (37.2% in Cardiovascular Portfolio); Nordson Corporation has 3 segments (47.7% in Industrial Precision Solutions).
- Moat breadth: Medtronic plc has 9 moat types across 3 domains; Nordson Corporation has 6 across 2.
Primary market context
Medtronic plc
Cardiovascular Portfolio
Cardiovascular medical devices (cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology/ablation, structural heart, coronary & peripheral vascular)
Global
Hospitals, cath labs, electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiac & vascular surgeons
Device OEM + procedure support + remote monitoring software/services
37.2%
Nordson Corporation
Industrial Precision Solutions
Industrial precision dispensing, coating, and material-processing equipment (adhesives, coatings, sealants, polymers)
Global
Manufacturers and converters (packaging, nonwovens/hygiene, automotive, industrial, agriculture)
Capital equipment OEM / process-solution provider
47.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Medtronic plc strengths
Nordson Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Medtronic plc segments
Full profile >Cardiovascular Portfolio
Oligopoly
Neuroscience Portfolio
Oligopoly
Medical Surgical Portfolio
Competitive
Diabetes Operating Unit
Oligopoly
Nordson Corporation segments
Full profile >Industrial Precision Solutions
Oligopoly
Medical and Fluid Solutions
Competitive
Advanced Technology Solutions
Oligopoly
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