VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. vs Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
IFF · 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 IFF analysisHermes International Societe en commandite par actions
RMS · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View RMS analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions leads (79 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.).
- Segment focus: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has 4 segments (31.2% in Food Ingredients); Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions has 7 segments (42.6% in Leather Goods and Saddlery).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Weak vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions has 5 across 2.
Primary market context
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Food Ingredients
Specialty food ingredients (texturizers, food protection, plant proteins, emulsifiers, sweeteners)
Global
B2B (food manufacturers)
Ingredient supplier
31.2%
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions
Leather Goods and Saddlery
Ultra-premium leather goods and luxury handbags
Global
Affluent consumers
Brand owner, artisan manufacturer, direct retailer
42.6%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. strengths
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions strengths
Segment mix
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. segments
Full profile >Taste
Oligopoly
Food Ingredients
Competitive
Health & Biosciences
Oligopoly
Scent
Oligopoly
Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions segments
Full profile >Leather Goods and Saddlery
Oligopoly
Ready-to-wear and Accessories
Competitive
Silk and Textiles
Competitive
Other Hermes sectors (Jewelry, Home, etc.)
Competitive
Perfume and Beauty
Competitive
Watches
Competitive
Other products (Third-party production)
Competitive
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