VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Kenvue Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
ITW · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View ITW analysisKenvue Inc.
KVUE · 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 KVUE analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score: both at 66 / 100.
- Segment focus: Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 7 segments (20% in Automotive OEM); Kenvue Inc. has 3 segments (42.3% in Self Care).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Kenvue Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Automotive OEM
Automotive OEM engineered components and fasteners
Global
Automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers
Component supplier
20%
Kenvue Inc.
Self Care
OTC self-care consumer health products (pain care, cough/cold/allergy, digestive health, smoking cessation, eye care)
Global
Consumers via retailers, pharmacies, and e-commerce
Branded consumer health products manufacturer
42.3%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Illinois Tool Works Inc. strengths
Kenvue Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Illinois Tool Works Inc. segments
Full profile >Automotive OEM
Competitive
Food Equipment
Oligopoly
Test & Measurement and Electronics
Oligopoly
Welding
Oligopoly
Polymers & Fluids
Competitive
Construction Products
Competitive
Specialty Products
Oligopoly
Kenvue Inc. segments
Full profile >Self Care
Oligopoly
Skin Health and Beauty
Competitive
Essential Health
Competitive
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