VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Stock Comparison
Airbnb, Inc. vs International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Airbnb, Inc.
ABNB · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ABNB analysisInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
IFF · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View IFF analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Airbnb, Inc. leads (69 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.).
- Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has 4 segments (31.2% in Food Ingredients).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has 8 across 3.
Primary market context
Airbnb, Inc.
Airbnb Marketplace
Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences
Global
Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)
Marketplace / platform operator
100%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Food Ingredients
Specialty food ingredients (texturizers, food protection, plant proteins, emulsifiers, sweeteners)
Global
B2B (food manufacturers)
Ingredient supplier
31.2%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Airbnb, Inc. strengths
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Airbnb, Inc. segments
Full profile >Airbnb Marketplace
Competitive
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. segments
Full profile >Taste
Oligopoly
Food Ingredients
Competitive
Health & Biosciences
Oligopoly
Scent
Oligopoly
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