VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Stock Comparison

Roper Technologies, Inc. vs TE Connectivity plc

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

Roper Technologies, Inc.

ROP · The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Market cap (USD)$46.8B
Gross margin (TTM)69%
Operating margin (TTM)28.1%
Net margin (TTM)20.3%
SectorTechnology
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
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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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: Roper Technologies, Inc. leads (67 / 100 vs 62 / 100 for TE Connectivity plc).
  • Segment focus: Roper Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (55% in Application Software); TE Connectivity plc has 2 segments (54.4% in Transportation Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Roper Technologies, Inc. has 7 moat types across 4 domains; TE Connectivity plc has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

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%

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

Roper Technologies, Inc.
TE Connectivity plc
Ticker / Exchange
ROP - The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
TEL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$46.8B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
69%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
28.1%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
20.3%
n/a
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
n/a
HQ country
US
IE
Primary segment
Application Software
Transportation Solutions
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Weak
Moat score
67 / 100
62 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal, Financial, Network
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-30
2026-01-11

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In Qualification

Roper Technologies, Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinCompliance AdvantageNegative Working CapitalTwo Sided NetworkData Network EffectsSwitching Costs General

TE Connectivity plc strengths

Scope EconomiesOperational ExcellenceCapex Knowhow Scale

Segment mix

Roper Technologies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Application Software

Oligopoly

55%

Network Software

Oligopoly

21%

Technology Enabled Products

Competitive

24.1%

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).

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