VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
DSM-Firmenich AG vs Marriott International, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
DSM-Firmenich AG
DSFIR · Euronext Amsterdam
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View DSFIR analysisMarriott International, Inc.
MAR · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MAR analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Marriott International, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for DSM-Firmenich AG).
- Segment focus: DSM-Firmenich AG has 4 segments (31% in Perfumery & Beauty); Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments.
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: DSM-Firmenich AG has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Marriott International, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
DSM-Firmenich AG
Perfumery & Beauty
B2B fragrances, perfumery ingredients, and beauty ingredients
Global
Consumer brands (fine fragrance, personal care, home care) and beauty brands
Ingredient supplier / fragrance house (co-creation + ingredient palette)
31%
Marriott International, Inc.
U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Branded hotel franchising & management platform (including loyalty and reservation systems)
U.S. & Canada
Two-sided: travelers (guests) and hotel owners (franchisees/owners of managed properties)
Brand owner / franchisor / manager; operator of reservation, loyalty, and marketing systems
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
DSM-Firmenich AG strengths
Marriott International, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
DSM-Firmenich AG segments
Full profile >Perfumery & Beauty
Oligopoly
Taste, Texture & Health
Oligopoly
Health, Nutrition & Care
Competitive
Animal Nutrition & Health
Competitive
Marriott International, Inc. segments
Full profile >U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Competitive
International Lodging Platform
Competitive
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