VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Stock Comparison
DSM-Firmenich AG vs Northrop Grumman Corporation
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 analysisNorthrop Grumman Corporation
NOC · New York Stock Exchange
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View NOC analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Northrop Grumman Corporation leads (72 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for DSM-Firmenich AG).
- Segment focus: DSM-Firmenich AG has 4 segments (31% in Perfumery & Beauty); Northrop Grumman Corporation has 4 segments (28.7% in Aeronautics Systems).
- Moat breadth: DSM-Firmenich AG has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Northrop Grumman Corporation has 6 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%
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Aeronautics Systems
Military aircraft systems (manned & unmanned) plus sustainment/modernization
Global (primarily United States and allies)
U.S. government and allied governments
Prime contractor and major subsystem supplier
28.7%
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DSM-Firmenich AG strengths
Northrop Grumman Corporation strengths
Segment mix
DSM-Firmenich AG segments
Full profile >Perfumery & Beauty
Oligopoly
Taste, Texture & Health
Oligopoly
Health, Nutrition & Care
Competitive
Animal Nutrition & Health
Competitive
Northrop Grumman Corporation segments
Full profile >Aeronautics Systems
Oligopoly
Defense Systems
Oligopoly
Mission Systems
Oligopoly
Space Systems
Oligopoly
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