VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
Stock Comparison
Celsius Holdings, Inc. vs InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Celsius Holdings, Inc.
CELH · NASDAQ
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View CELH analysisInterContinental Hotels Group PLC
IHG · London Stock Exchange
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View IHG analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score: both at 57 / 100.
- Segment focus: Celsius Holdings, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)); InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has 5 segments (36% in Fee business (franchise, management and ancillary fees)).
- Moat breadth: Celsius Holdings, Inc. has 3 moat types across 2 domains; InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has 8 across 3.
Primary market context
Celsius Holdings, Inc.
Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)
Energy drinks (functional/better-for-you positioning) and adjacent wellness products
Primarily North America; growing international presence
Consumers via retail and e-commerce channels; sold through distributor/retail channels
Brand owner / product developer; uses third-party manufacturing and third-party distribution
100%
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Fee business (franchise, management and ancillary fees)
Branded hotel franchising and management services
Global
Hotel owners and developers
Franchisor and hotel manager (asset-light brand platform)
36%
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Celsius Holdings, Inc. strengths
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC strengths
Segment mix
Celsius Holdings, Inc. segments
Full profile >Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)
Oligopoly
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC segments
Full profile >Fee business (franchise, management and ancillary fees)
Oligopoly
System Fund (marketing, reservations and loyalty assessments)
Monopoly
Reimbursable revenues (managed hotel staff reimbursements)
Competitive
Owned, leased and managed lease hotels
Competitive
Insurance activities (ancillary)
Competitive
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