VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

REA Group Ltd vs Synopsys, Inc.

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

REA Group Ltd

REA · ASX

Market cap (USD)
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorCommunication Services
Industry
CountryAU
Data as of2026-01-09
Moat score
91/ 100

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

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Synopsys, Inc.

SNPS · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$100.5B
Gross margin (TTM)73.1%
Operating margin (TTM)13%
Net margin (TTM)18.9%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
85/ 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: REA Group Ltd leads (91 / 100 vs 85 / 100 for Synopsys, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: REA Group Ltd has 3 segments (87.5% in Australia - Property & Online Advertising); Synopsys, Inc. has 2 segments (75.2% in Design Automation).
  • Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: REA Group Ltd has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Synopsys, Inc. has 5 across 2.

Primary market context

REA Group Ltd

Australia - Property & Online Advertising

Market

Australian online property classifieds & digital real estate advertising (residential + commercial listings)

Geography

Australia

Customer

Real estate agents/agencies and developers (advertisers) + property seekers (consumers)

Role

Marketplace operator / media & advertising platform

Revenue share

87.5%

Synopsys, Inc.

Design Automation

Market

Electronic design automation (EDA) software and silicon-to-systems simulation & analysis tools

Geography

Global

Customer

Semiconductor and systems companies (chip/system designers)

Role

Software + hardware tooling provider / platform

Revenue share

75.2%

Side-by-side metrics

REA Group Ltd
Synopsys, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
REA - ASX
SNPS - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$100.5B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
73.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
13%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
18.9%
Sector
Communication Services
Technology
Industry
n/a
Software - Infrastructure
HQ country
AU
US
Primary segment
Australia - Property & Online Advertising
Design Automation
Market structure
Duopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
78%-82% (implied)
30%-32% (reported)
HHI estimate
6,800
2,140
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
91 / 100
85 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-09
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

REA Group Ltd strengths

Two Sided NetworkData Network EffectsData Workflow LockinBrand TrustDistribution ControlHabit Default

Synopsys, Inc. strengths

Switching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationInstalled Base Consumables

Segment mix

REA Group Ltd segments

Full profile >

Australia - Property & Online Advertising

Duopoly

87.5%

Australia - Financial Services

Competitive

4.8%

India - Online Property Classifieds

Oligopoly

7.7%

Synopsys, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Design Automation

Oligopoly

75.2%

Design IP

Oligopoly

24.8%

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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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