VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Synopsys, Inc. vs Walmart Inc.

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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Walmart Inc.

WMT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$894.3B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
77/ 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 77 / 100 for Walmart Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Synopsys, Inc. has 2 segments (75.2% in Design Automation); Walmart Inc. has 3 segments (68.3% in Walmart U.S.).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Synopsys, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Walmart Inc. has 6 across 4.

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%

Walmart Inc.

Walmart U.S.

Market

U.S. omnichannel discount retail and grocery (supercenters, neighborhood markets, eCommerce)

Geography

United States

Customer

Consumers and small businesses; marketplace sellers and advertisers (for marketplace and retail media offerings)

Role

Retailer / marketplace operator / last-mile fulfillment network

Revenue share

68.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Synopsys, Inc.
Walmart Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
SNPS - NASDAQ
WMT - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$894.3B
Sector
Technology
Consumer
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Design Automation
Walmart U.S.
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
30%-32% (reported)
20%-22% (reported)
HHI estimate
2,140
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Weak
Moat score
85 / 100
77 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Supply, Demand, Network, Financial
Last update
2025-12-29
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Synopsys, Inc. strengths

Switching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationInstalled Base Consumables

Walmart Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostPhysical Network DensityHabit DefaultSupply Chain ControlEcosystem ComplementsFloat Prepayment

Segment mix

Synopsys, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Design Automation

Oligopoly

75.2%

Design IP

Oligopoly

24.8%

Walmart Inc. segments

Full profile >

Walmart U.S.

Competitive

68.3%

Walmart International

Competitive

18.1%

Sam's Club U.S.

Oligopoly

13.6%

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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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