VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Mondelez International, 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.
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View ITW analysisMondelez International, Inc.
MDLZ · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MDLZ analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score: both at 66 / 100.
- Segment focus: Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 7 segments (20% in Automotive OEM); Mondelez International, Inc. has 5 segments (48.9% in Biscuits & Baked Snacks).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Mondelez International, Inc. has 4 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%
Mondelez International, Inc.
Biscuits & Baked Snacks
Branded biscuits, cookies, crackers and baked snacks
Global
Consumer (via retail and e-commerce)
Branded manufacturer
48.9%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Illinois Tool Works Inc. strengths
Mondelez International, 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
Mondelez International, Inc. segments
Full profile >Biscuits & Baked Snacks
Oligopoly
Chocolate
Oligopoly
Gum & Candy
Oligopoly
Beverages
Competitive
Cheese & Grocery
Competitive
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