VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Stock Comparison

Motorola Solutions, Inc. vs TE Connectivity plc

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

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

MSI · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$63.8B
Gross margin (TTM)51%
Operating margin (TTM)25.4%
Net margin (TTM)18.7%
SectorTechnology
IndustryCommunication Equipment
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
68/ 100

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

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TE Connectivity plc

TEL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorTechnology
Industry
CountryIE
Data as of2026-01-11
Moat score
62/ 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: Motorola Solutions, Inc. leads (68 / 100 vs 62 / 100 for TE Connectivity plc).
  • Segment focus: Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 3 segments (74.9% in LMR Communications); TE Connectivity plc has 2 segments (54.4% in Transportation Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Motorola Solutions, Inc. has 10 moat types across 3 domains; TE Connectivity plc has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

LMR Communications

Market

Mission-critical land mobile radio (LMR) devices, infrastructure, and managed/support services

Geography

Global

Customer

Public safety agencies and mission-critical enterprises

Role

OEM + systems integrator + service provider

Revenue share

74.9%

TE Connectivity plc

Transportation Solutions

Market

Transportation connectivity and sensor components (automotive, commercial transportation, sensors)

Geography

Global

Customer

Automotive & commercial vehicle OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers; industrial/OEM customers for sensors

Role

Component supplier / design partner

Revenue share

54.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Motorola Solutions, Inc.
TE Connectivity plc
Ticker / Exchange
MSI - New York Stock Exchange
TEL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$63.8B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
51%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
25.4%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
18.7%
n/a
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
Communication Equipment
n/a
HQ country
US
IE
Primary segment
LMR Communications
Transportation Solutions
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
68 / 100
62 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Demand, Network
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-26
2026-01-11

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In Qualification

Motorola Solutions, Inc. strengths

Government Contracting RelationshipsInstalled Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsEcosystem ComplementsBrand TrustSwitching Costs GeneralData Workflow LockinInteroperability HubSuite Bundling

TE Connectivity plc strengths

Scope EconomiesOperational ExcellenceCapex Knowhow Scale

Segment mix

Motorola Solutions, Inc. segments

Full profile >

LMR Communications

Oligopoly

74.9%

Video Security & Access Control

Competitive

17.7%

Command Center Software

Competitive

7.4%

TE Connectivity plc segments

Full profile >

Transportation Solutions

Oligopoly

54.4%

Industrial Solutions

Oligopoly

45.6%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.