VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Abbott Laboratories vs Philip Morris International Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Abbott Laboratories
ABT · 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 ABT analysisPhilip Morris International Inc.
PM · 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 PM analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Abbott Laboratories).
- Segment focus: Abbott Laboratories has 7 segments (26.7% in Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Abbott Laboratories has 10 moat types across 3 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Abbott Laboratories
Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices
Cardiovascular, electrophysiology, rhythm management, structural heart and heart failure devices
Global
Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiologists/electrophysiologists
Implantable device manufacturer
26.7%
Philip Morris International Inc.
Combustible Tobacco
International combustible tobacco (primarily cigarettes)
Global (primarily ex-U.S.)
Adult smokers; distributors/wholesalers and retail channels
Branded manufacturer and distributor
61.3%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Abbott Laboratories strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Abbott Laboratories segments
Full profile >Established Pharmaceutical Products
Competitive
Diagnostic Products
Oligopoly
Pediatric Nutrition
Oligopoly
Adult Nutrition
Oligopoly
Diabetes Care (CGM & glucose monitoring)
Duopoly
Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices
Oligopoly
Neuromodulation Devices
Oligopoly
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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