VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Gartner, Inc. vs Philip Morris International Inc.

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

Gartner, Inc.

IT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$18.4B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
74/ 100

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

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Philip Morris International Inc.

PM · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 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: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Gartner, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Gartner, Inc. has 3 segments (81.8% in Insights); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
  • Moat breadth: Gartner, Inc. has 4 moat types across 2 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Gartner, Inc.

Insights

Market

IT research and executive advisory subscriptions (insights, benchmarks, and expert access)

Geography

Global

Customer

Enterprise executives and teams (technology leaders and business function leaders)

Role

Subscription-based analyst and advisory provider

Revenue share

81.8%

Philip Morris International Inc.

Combustible Tobacco

Market

International combustible tobacco (primarily cigarettes)

Geography

Global (primarily ex-U.S.)

Customer

Adult smokers; distributors/wholesalers and retail channels

Role

Branded manufacturer and distributor

Revenue share

61.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Gartner, Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
IT - New York Stock Exchange
PM - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$18.4B
n/a
Sector
Technology
Consumer
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Insights
Combustible Tobacco
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
25.3% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
74 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Network
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Gartner, Inc. strengths

Switching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingTwo Sided Network

Philip Morris International Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointRegulated Standards Pipe

Segment mix

Gartner, Inc. segments

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Insights

Oligopoly

81.8%

Conferences

Competitive

9.3%

Consulting

Competitive

8.9%

Philip Morris International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Combustible Tobacco

Oligopoly

61.3%

Smoke-Free Products

Oligopoly

37.8%

Wellness & Healthcare

Competitive

0.9%

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Curation & Accuracy

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