VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Games Workshop Group PLC vs Philip Morris International Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Games Workshop Group PLC
GAW · London 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 GAW 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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Dive deeper into Philip Morris International Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View PM analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Games Workshop Group PLC leads (87 / 100 vs 84 / 100 for Philip Morris International Inc.).
- Segment focus: Games Workshop Group PLC has 2 segments (91.5% in Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
- Moat breadth: Games Workshop Group PLC has 8 moat types across 4 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Games Workshop Group PLC
Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)
Tabletop miniature wargaming and related hobby products
Global
Hobbyists/collectors (B2C) plus independent retailers (B2B)
IP owner + designer/manufacturer + distributor + direct-to-consumer retail
91.5%
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
Games Workshop Group PLC strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Games Workshop Group PLC segments
Full profile >Core (Warhammer miniatures & hobby products)
Oligopoly
Licensing (Warhammer IP)
Monopoly
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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