VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. vs Philip Morris International Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
CMG · 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 CMG 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 62 / 100 for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Restaurant operations (company-owned Chipotle restaurants)); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Restaurant operations (company-owned Chipotle restaurants)
Fast-casual restaurants (Mexican-inspired, made-to-order)
Primarily United States; limited international presence
Consumers
Company-operated restaurant operator
100%
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
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. segments
Full profile >Restaurant operations (company-owned Chipotle restaurants)
Competitive
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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