VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Nordson Corporation vs Roper Technologies, Inc.

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

Nordson Corporation

NDSN · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$13.6B
SectorIndustrials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
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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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: both at 67 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Nordson Corporation has 3 segments (47.7% in Industrial Precision Solutions); Roper Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (55% in Application Software).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Nordson Corporation has 6 moat types across 2 domains; Roper Technologies, Inc. has 7 across 4.

Primary market context

Nordson Corporation

Industrial Precision Solutions

Market

Industrial precision dispensing, coating, and material-processing equipment (adhesives, coatings, sealants, polymers)

Geography

Global

Customer

Manufacturers and converters (packaging, nonwovens/hygiene, automotive, industrial, agriculture)

Role

Capital equipment OEM / process-solution provider

Revenue share

47.7%

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

Nordson Corporation
Roper Technologies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
NDSN - NASDAQ
ROP - The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Market cap (USD)
$13.6B
$48.5B
Sector
Industrials
Technology
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Industrial Precision Solutions
Application Software
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
67 / 100
67 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Legal, Financial, Network
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Switching Costs GeneralDesign In QualificationData Workflow Lockin

Nordson Corporation strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleService Field NetworkInstalled Base Consumables

Roper Technologies, Inc. strengths

Compliance AdvantageNegative Working CapitalTwo Sided NetworkData Network Effects

Segment mix

Nordson Corporation segments

Full profile >

Industrial Precision Solutions

Oligopoly

47.7%

Medical and Fluid Solutions

Competitive

29.9%

Advanced Technology Solutions

Oligopoly

22.4%

Roper Technologies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Application Software

Oligopoly

55%

Network Software

Oligopoly

21%

Technology Enabled Products

Competitive

24.1%

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