VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
Ambev S.A. vs Novartis AG
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Ambev S.A.
ABEV3 · B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ABEV3 analysisNovartis AG
NOVN · SIX Swiss Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View NOVN analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Ambev S.A. leads (82 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for Novartis AG).
- Segment focus: Ambev S.A. has 5 segments (45% in Brazil - Beer); Novartis AG has 5 segments (29.3% in Oncology).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Ambev S.A. has 3 moat types across 3 domains; Novartis AG has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Ambev S.A.
Brazil - Beer
Beer production and distribution
Brazil
On-trade and off-trade retailers; distributors
Producer & distributor
45%
Novartis AG
Oncology
Oncology and hematology branded medicines (including targeted therapies and radioligand therapy)
Global
Oncologists and hospitals; reimbursed by payers; hospital and specialty pharmacy channels
Originator developer, manufacturer, and marketer of oncology therapies
29.3%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Ambev S.A. strengths
Novartis AG strengths
Segment mix
Ambev S.A. segments
Full profile >Brazil - Beer
Oligopoly
Brazil - Non-alcoholic beverages
Oligopoly
Central America and the Caribbean
Oligopoly
Latin America South
Oligopoly
Canada
Oligopoly
Novartis AG segments
Full profile >Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic
Oligopoly
Immunology
Oligopoly
Neuroscience
Oligopoly
Oncology
Oligopoly
Established Brands
Competitive
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