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The Coca-Cola Company vs Mondelez International, Inc.

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

The Coca-Cola Company

KO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$370.8B
Gross margin (TTM)61.9%
Operating margin (TTM)29.6%
Net margin (TTM)28.6%
SectorConsumer
IndustrySoft drinks
CountryUS
Data as of2026-08-23
83/100
Moat score

Partial score covering 88% of segment weight.

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Mondelez International, Inc.

MDLZ · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$77.4B
Gross margin (TTM)31.1%
Operating margin (TTM)11.2%
Net margin (TTM)8.9%
SectorConsumer
IndustryPackaged food
CountryUS
Data as of2026-08-23
73/100
Moat score

Weighted across the company's segments.

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Comparison highlights

  • Segment focus: The Coca-Cola Company has 5 segments (40.8% in North America); Mondelez International, Inc. has 5 segments (47.7% in Biscuits & Baked Snacks).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: The Coca-Cola Company has 3 moat types across 2 domains; Mondelez International, Inc. has 1 across 1.

Primary market context

The Coca-Cola Company

North America

Market

Nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages

Geography

North America (primarily United States and Canada)

Customer

Retailers, foodservice, and consumers

Role

Brand owner and concentrate/syrup producer; system marketing leadership

Revenue share

40.8%

Mondelez International, Inc.

Biscuits & Baked Snacks

Market

Branded biscuits, cookies, crackers and baked snacks

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumer (via retail and e-commerce)

Role

Branded manufacturer

Revenue share

47.7%

Side-by-side metrics

The Coca-Cola Company
Mondelez International, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
KO - New York Stock Exchange
MDLZ - Nasdaq Global Select Market
Market cap (USD)
$370.8B
$77.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
61.9%
31.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.6%
11.2%
Net margin (TTM)
28.6%
8.9%
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
Industry
Soft drinks
Packaged food
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
North America
Biscuits & Baked Snacks
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
20% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
83 / 100 (partial, 88% coverage)
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand
Last update
2026-09-05
2026-09-05

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

The Coca-Cola Company strengths

Distribution ControlLong Term Contracts

Mondelez International, Inc. strengths

No unique moat types yet.

Segment mix

The Coca-Cola Company segments

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Europe, Middle East & Africa

Oligopoly

22.6%

Latin America

Oligopoly

13.2%

North America

Oligopoly

40.8%

Asia Pacific

Oligopoly

11.1%

Bottling Investments

Competitive

11.9%

Mondelez International, Inc. segments

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Biscuits & Baked Snacks

Competitive

47.7%

Chocolate

Oligopoly

32.9%

Gum & Candy

Competitive

10.5%

Beverages

Competitive

2.6%

Meals

Competitive

6.2%

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