VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Synopsys, Inc. vs Tesla, Inc.

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

Synopsys, Inc.

SNPS · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$94.5B
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.

Full stock profile

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Tesla, Inc.

TSLA · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$1.5T
Gross margin (TTM)17%
Operating margin (TTM)4.7%
Net margin (TTM)5.5%
SectorConsumer
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
75/ 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 75 / 100 for Tesla, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Synopsys, Inc. has 2 segments (75.2% in Design Automation); Tesla, Inc. has 3 segments (78.9% in Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Synopsys, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Tesla, Inc. has 9 across 3.

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%

Tesla, Inc.

Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)

Market

Battery-electric passenger vehicles (BEV) and connected vehicle software

Geography

United States (market share datapoint); global competition

Customer

Consumers and small fleets

Role

OEM (design, manufacture, direct-to-consumer sales)

Revenue share

78.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Synopsys, Inc.
Tesla, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
SNPS - NASDAQ
TSLA - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$94.5B
$1.5T
Gross margin (TTM)
73.1%
17%
Operating margin (TTM)
13%
4.7%
Net margin (TTM)
18.9%
5.5%
Sector
Technology
Consumer
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Auto - Manufacturers
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Design Automation
Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
30%-32% (reported)
56.7% (reported)
HHI estimate
2,140
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
85 / 100
75 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Network, Supply, Demand
Last update
2025-12-29
2026-01-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Switching Costs GeneralCapex Knowhow Scale

Synopsys, Inc. strengths

Suite BundlingDesign In QualificationInstalled Base Consumables

Tesla, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsBrand TrustPhysical Network DensityService Field NetworkScope EconomiesData Workflow LockinScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

Synopsys, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Design Automation

Oligopoly

75.2%

Design IP

Oligopoly

24.8%

Tesla, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Automotive (vehicles + software + leasing + regulatory credits)

Competitive

78.9%

Services and Other (Supercharging + after-sales + used vehicles + insurance)

Quasi-Monopoly

10.8%

Energy Generation and Storage (Megapack + Powerwall + solar)

Oligopoly

10.3%

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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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