VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Stock Comparison

Celsius Holdings, Inc. vs Mondelez International, Inc.

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

Celsius Holdings, Inc.

CELH · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$12.4B
Gross margin (TTM)51.4%
Operating margin (TTM)4.5%
Net margin (TTM)3%
SectorConsumer
IndustryBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-05
Moat score
57/ 100

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

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Mondelez International, Inc.

MDLZ · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$69.4B
Gross margin (TTM)31.1%
Operating margin (TTM)11.2%
Net margin (TTM)9.4%
SectorConsumer
IndustryFood Confectioners
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
66/ 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: Mondelez International, Inc. leads (66 / 100 vs 57 / 100 for Celsius Holdings, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Celsius Holdings, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)); Mondelez International, Inc. has 5 segments (48.9% in Biscuits & Baked Snacks).
  • Moat breadth: Celsius Holdings, Inc. has 3 moat types across 2 domains; Mondelez International, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Celsius Holdings, Inc.

Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)

Market

Energy drinks (functional/better-for-you positioning) and adjacent wellness products

Geography

Primarily North America; growing international presence

Customer

Consumers via retail and e-commerce channels; sold through distributor/retail channels

Role

Brand owner / product developer; uses third-party manufacturing and third-party distribution

Revenue share

100%

Mondelez International, Inc.

Biscuits & Baked Snacks

Market

Branded biscuits, cookies, crackers and baked snacks

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumer (via retail and e-commerce)

Role

Branded manufacturer

Revenue share

48.9%

Side-by-side metrics

Celsius Holdings, Inc.
Mondelez International, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
CELH - NASDAQ
MDLZ - Nasdaq Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$12.4B
$69.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
51.4%
31.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.5%
11.2%
Net margin (TTM)
3%
9.4%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Food Confectioners
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)
Biscuits & Baked Snacks
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
16%-16.4% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
57 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Supply, Demand
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2026-01-05
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution ControlBrand Trust

Celsius Holdings, Inc. strengths

Scope Economies

Mondelez International, Inc. strengths

IP Choke PointSupply Chain Control

Segment mix

Celsius Holdings, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Functional Energy Beverages (CELSIUS, Alani Nu, Rockstar)

Oligopoly

100%

Mondelez International, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Biscuits & Baked Snacks

Oligopoly

48.9%

Chocolate

Oligopoly

30.9%

Gum & Candy

Oligopoly

11.1%

Beverages

Competitive

3%

Cheese & Grocery

Competitive

6.2%

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