VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Advantech Co., Ltd. vs Philip Morris International Inc.

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

Advantech Co., Ltd.

2395 · Taiwan Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorTechnology
CountryTW
Data as of2025-12-28
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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Philip Morris International Inc.

PM · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 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: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 62 / 100 for Advantech Co., Ltd.).
  • Segment focus: Advantech Co., Ltd. has 3 segments (49% in Industrial Computer and Industrial Control); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Advantech Co., Ltd. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Advantech Co., Ltd.

Industrial Computer and Industrial Control

Market

Industrial PCs and industrial control computing (industrial automation, edge industrial computing)

Geography

Global

Customer

Industrial enterprises, system integrators, and industrial OEMs

Role

Industrial computing OEM + solution integrator

Revenue share

49%

Philip Morris International Inc.

Combustible Tobacco

Market

International combustible tobacco (primarily cigarettes)

Geography

Global (primarily ex-U.S.)

Customer

Adult smokers; distributors/wholesalers and retail channels

Role

Branded manufacturer and distributor

Revenue share

61.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Advantech Co., Ltd.
Philip Morris International Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
2395 - Taiwan Stock Exchange
PM - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Technology
Consumer
HQ country
TW
US
Primary segment
Industrial Computer and Industrial Control
Combustible Tobacco
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
25.3% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
62 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Installed Base Consumables

Advantech Co., Ltd. strengths

Design In QualificationService Field NetworkEcosystem ComplementsData Workflow Lockin

Philip Morris International Inc. strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlCompliance AdvantageIP Choke PointRegulated Standards Pipe

Segment mix

Advantech Co., Ltd. segments

Full profile >

Industrial Computer and Industrial Control

Competitive

49%

Embedded Boards and Chassis

Competitive

41%

After-sales Service and Others

Competitive

10%

Philip Morris International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Combustible Tobacco

Oligopoly

61.3%

Smoke-Free Products

Oligopoly

37.8%

Wellness & Healthcare

Competitive

0.9%

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Curation & Accuracy

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