VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. vs Koninklijke Philips N.V.

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

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

EL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
70/ 100

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

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Koninklijke Philips N.V.

PHIA · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$26B
SectorHealthcare
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
68/ 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: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. leads (70 / 100 vs 68 / 100 for Koninklijke Philips N.V.).
  • Segment focus: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 5 segments (48.6% in Skin Care); Koninklijke Philips N.V. has 3 segments (48.9% in Diagnosis & Treatment).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Koninklijke Philips N.V. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Skin Care

Market

Prestige skin care products

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers

Role

Branded manufacturer/marketer

Revenue share

48.6%

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Diagnosis & Treatment

Market

Medical imaging, image-guided therapy systems, and enterprise imaging informatics

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals & clinics

Role

OEM systems + software + services

Revenue share

48.9%

Side-by-side metrics

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Ticker / Exchange
EL - New York Stock Exchange
PHIA - Euronext Amsterdam
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$26B
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
HQ country
US
NL
Primary segment
Skin Care
Diagnosis & Treatment
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
70 / 100
68 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Network
Last update
2025-12-23
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlOperational ExcellenceScope Economies

Koninklijke Philips N.V. strengths

Data Workflow LockinService Field NetworkInteroperability HubProcurement InertiaInstalled Base Consumables

Segment mix

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. segments

Full profile >

Skin Care

Oligopoly

48.6%

Makeup

Oligopoly

29.4%

Fragrance

Oligopoly

17.4%

Hair Care

Competitive

3.9%

Other

Competitive

0.7%

Koninklijke Philips N.V. segments

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Diagnosis & Treatment

Oligopoly

48.9%

Connected Care

Oligopoly

28.3%

Personal Health

Competitive

20%

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