VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Ambev S.A. vs Colgate-Palmolive Company

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

Ambev S.A.

ABEV3 · B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao

Market cap (USD)$38B
SectorConsumer
CountryBR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
82/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company

CL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
74/ 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: Ambev S.A. leads (82 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Colgate-Palmolive Company).
  • Segment focus: Ambev S.A. has 5 segments (45% in Brazil - Beer); Colgate-Palmolive Company has 4 segments (43% in Oral Care).
  • Moat breadth: Ambev S.A. has 3 moat types across 3 domains; Colgate-Palmolive Company has 2 across 2.

Primary market context

Ambev S.A.

Brazil - Beer

Market

Beer production and distribution

Geography

Brazil

Customer

On-trade and off-trade retailers; distributors

Role

Producer & distributor

Revenue share

45%

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Oral Care

Market

Oral care products (toothpaste, manual toothbrushes, mouthwash)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers; also dentists and oral health professionals (pharma dental products)

Role

Branded consumer products manufacturer

Revenue share

43%

Side-by-side metrics

Ambev S.A.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Ticker / Exchange
ABEV3 - B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao
CL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$38B
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
BR
US
Primary segment
Brazil - Beer
Oral Care
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
55%-65% (estimated)
41.4% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
82 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Ambev S.A. strengths

Contractual Exclusivity

Colgate-Palmolive Company strengths

No unique moat types yet.

Segment mix

Ambev S.A. segments

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Brazil - Beer

Oligopoly

45%

Brazil - Non-alcoholic beverages

Oligopoly

9.4%

Central America and the Caribbean

Oligopoly

12.3%

Latin America South

Oligopoly

22.2%

Canada

Oligopoly

11.2%

Colgate-Palmolive Company segments

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Oral Care

Oligopoly

43%

Personal Care

Competitive

18%

Home Care

Competitive

17%

Pet Nutrition

Oligopoly

22%

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