VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Synopsys, Inc. vs Wolters Kluwer N.V.

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

Synopsys, Inc.

SNPS · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)
SectorTechnology
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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Wolters Kluwer N.V.

WKL · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$23.9B
SectorIndustrials
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
73/ 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 73 / 100 for Wolters Kluwer N.V.).
  • Segment focus: Synopsys, Inc. has 2 segments (75.2% in Design Automation); Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 5 segments (26.8% in Health).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Synopsys, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 6 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%

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Health

Market

Clinical decision support and clinical drug information solutions (point-of-care) for healthcare providers

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals/health systems, clinicians, payers, and academic institutions

Role

Software + expert content provider

Revenue share

26.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Synopsys, Inc.
Wolters Kluwer N.V.
Ticker / Exchange
SNPS - NASDAQ
WKL - Euronext Amsterdam
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$23.9B
Sector
Technology
Industrials
HQ country
US
NL
Primary segment
Design Automation
Health
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
30%-32% (reported)
85%-90% (reported)
HHI estimate
2,140
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
85 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Switching Costs GeneralSuite Bundling

Synopsys, Inc. strengths

Capex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationInstalled Base Consumables

Wolters Kluwer N.V. strengths

Data Workflow LockinBrand TrustCompliance AdvantageLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Synopsys, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Design Automation

Oligopoly

75.2%

Design IP

Oligopoly

24.8%

Wolters Kluwer N.V. segments

Full profile >

Health

Oligopoly

26.8%

Tax & Accounting

Oligopoly

26.4%

Financial & Corporate Compliance

Oligopoly

20.8%

Legal & Regulatory

Oligopoly

16%

Corporate Performance & ESG

Competitive

10.1%

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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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