VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Stock Comparison

Synopsys, Inc. vs TE Connectivity plc

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

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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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: Synopsys, Inc. leads (85 / 100 vs 62 / 100 for TE Connectivity plc).
  • Segment focus: Synopsys, Inc. has 2 segments (75.2% in Design Automation); TE Connectivity plc has 2 segments (54.4% in Transportation Solutions).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Synopsys, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; TE Connectivity plc has 4 across 2.

Primary market context

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%

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

Synopsys, Inc.
TE Connectivity plc
Ticker / Exchange
SNPS - NASDAQ
TEL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$100.5B
n/a
Gross margin (TTM)
73.1%
n/a
Operating margin (TTM)
13%
n/a
Net margin (TTM)
18.9%
n/a
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
n/a
HQ country
US
IE
Primary segment
Design Automation
Transportation Solutions
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
30%-32% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
2,140
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
85 / 100
62 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-11

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Capex Knowhow ScaleDesign In Qualification

Synopsys, Inc. strengths

Switching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingInstalled Base Consumables

TE Connectivity plc strengths

Scope EconomiesOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Synopsys, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Design Automation

Oligopoly

75.2%

Design IP

Oligopoly

24.8%

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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