VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Analog Devices, Inc. vs International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

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

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADI · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$133B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorTechnology
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
59/ 100

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

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

IFF · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$17.4B
Gross margin (TTM)36.4%
Operating margin (TTM)-3.2%
Net margin (TTM)-3.7%
SectorMaterials
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
59/ 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: both at 59 / 100.
  • Segment focus: Analog Devices, Inc. has 4 segments (44.7% in Industrial); International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has 4 segments (31.2% in Food Ingredients).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
  • Moat breadth: Analog Devices, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Analog Devices, Inc.

Industrial

Market

Industrial analog, mixed-signal, RF and power management semiconductors

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (OEMs/ODMs, industrial equipment, test & measurement, aerospace/defense)

Role

Semiconductor IC supplier

Revenue share

44.7%

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

Food Ingredients

Market

Specialty food ingredients (texturizers, food protection, plant proteins, emulsifiers, sweeteners)

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (food manufacturers)

Role

Ingredient supplier

Revenue share

31.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Analog Devices, Inc.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ADI - Nasdaq Global Select Market
IFF - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$133B
$17.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
36.4%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
-3.2%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
-3.7%
Sector
Technology
Materials
Industry
n/a
Chemicals - Specialty
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Industrial
Food Ingredients
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Weak
Moat score
59 / 100
59 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Design In QualificationCapex Knowhow Scale

Analog Devices, Inc. strengths

Scope EconomiesData Workflow LockinBrand Trust

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. strengths

IP Choke PointService Field NetworkSupply Chain ControlCompliance AdvantageSwitching Costs GeneralScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

Analog Devices, Inc. segments

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Industrial

Oligopoly

44.7%

Automotive

Oligopoly

29.8%

Communications

Oligopoly

12.5%

Consumer

Competitive

13%

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. segments

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Taste

Oligopoly

23.9%

Food Ingredients

Competitive

31.2%

Health & Biosciences

Oligopoly

21.4%

Scent

Oligopoly

23.6%

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Curation & Accuracy

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