VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Stock Comparison

Analog Devices, Inc. vs Philip Morris International 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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Philip Morris International Inc.

PM · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$251.2B
Gross margin (TTM)66.3%
Operating margin (TTM)37.7%
Net margin (TTM)21.6%
SectorConsumer
IndustryTobacco
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 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: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Analog Devices, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Analog Devices, Inc. has 4 segments (44.7% in Industrial); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
  • Moat breadth: Analog Devices, Inc. has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 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%

Philip Morris International Inc.

Combustible Tobacco

Market

International combustible tobacco (primarily cigarettes)

Geography

Global (primarily ex-U.S.)

Customer

Adult smokers; distributors/wholesalers and retail channels

Role

Branded manufacturer and distributor

Revenue share

61.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Analog Devices, Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ADI - Nasdaq Global Select Market
PM - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$133B
$251.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
66.3%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
37.7%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
21.6%
Sector
Technology
Consumer
Industry
n/a
Tobacco
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Industrial
Combustible Tobacco
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
25.3% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
59 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Analog Devices, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationScope EconomiesCapex Knowhow ScaleData Workflow Lockin

Philip Morris International Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointRegulated Standards Pipe

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%

Philip Morris International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Combustible Tobacco

Oligopoly

61.3%

Smoke-Free Products

Oligopoly

37.8%

Wellness & Healthcare

Competitive

0.9%

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Curation & Accuracy

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