VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

MercadoLibre, Inc. vs Roper Technologies, Inc.

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

MercadoLibre, Inc.

MELI · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
73/ 100

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

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Roper Technologies, Inc.

ROP · The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Market cap (USD)$48.5B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
67/ 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: MercadoLibre, Inc. leads (73 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for Roper Technologies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: MercadoLibre, Inc. has 2 segments (58.5% in Commerce (Marketplace, logistics, ads, classifieds)); Roper Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (55% in Application Software).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: MercadoLibre, Inc. has 6 moat types across 4 domains; Roper Technologies, Inc. has 7 across 4.

Primary market context

MercadoLibre, Inc.

Commerce (Marketplace, logistics, ads, classifieds)

Market

Latin American e-commerce marketplace and commerce services (online marketplace, 1P retail, fulfillment/logistics, advertising)

Geography

Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and other countries)

Customer

Consumers (buyers) and merchants/brands (sellers), including MSMEs

Role

Marketplace operator + retailer + logistics orchestrator

Revenue share

58.5%

Roper Technologies, Inc.

Application Software

Market

Vertical application software for niche end markets

Geography

Global

Customer

Businesses, institutions, and public-sector organizations

Role

Software vendor (SaaS, subscriptions, and related services)

Revenue share

55%

Side-by-side metrics

MercadoLibre, Inc.
Roper Technologies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MELI - NASDAQ
ROP - The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$48.5B
Sector
Technology
Technology
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Commerce (Marketplace, logistics, ads, classifieds)
Application Software
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
73 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Supply, Demand, Legal
Demand, Legal, Financial, Network
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Two Sided NetworkSwitching Costs GeneralData Workflow LockinCompliance Advantage

MercadoLibre, Inc. strengths

Ecosystem ComplementsDistribution Control

Roper Technologies, Inc. strengths

Negative Working CapitalData Network EffectsDesign In Qualification

Segment mix

MercadoLibre, Inc. segments

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Commerce (Marketplace, logistics, ads, classifieds)

Oligopoly

58.5%

Fintech (Mercado Pago & credit)

Competitive

41.5%

Roper Technologies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Application Software

Oligopoly

55%

Network Software

Oligopoly

21%

Technology Enabled Products

Competitive

24.1%

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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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