VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Stock Comparison

Kenvue Inc. vs Marriott International, Inc.

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

Kenvue Inc.

KVUE · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$33B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
66/ 100

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

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Marriott International, Inc.

MAR · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-01
Moat score
72/ 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: Marriott International, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Kenvue Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Kenvue Inc. has 3 segments (42.3% in Self Care); Marriott International, Inc. has 2 segments.
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Kenvue Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Marriott International, Inc. has 4 across 3.

Primary market context

Kenvue Inc.

Self Care

Market

OTC self-care consumer health products (pain care, cough/cold/allergy, digestive health, smoking cessation, eye care)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via retailers, pharmacies, and e-commerce

Role

Branded consumer health products manufacturer

Revenue share

42.3%

Marriott International, Inc.

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Market

Branded hotel franchising & management platform (including loyalty and reservation systems)

Geography

U.S. & Canada

Customer

Two-sided: travelers (guests) and hotel owners (franchisees/owners of managed properties)

Role

Brand owner / franchisor / manager; operator of reservation, loyalty, and marketing systems

Side-by-side metrics

Kenvue Inc.
Marriott International, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
KVUE - New York Stock Exchange
MAR - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
$33B
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Self Care
U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
16%-18% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
66 / 100
72 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Network, Supply
Last update
2025-12-25
2026-01-01

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Kenvue Inc. strengths

Scale Economies Unit CostCompliance AdvantageScope EconomiesHabit Default

Marriott International, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Kenvue Inc. segments

Full profile >

Self Care

Oligopoly

42.3%

Skin Health and Beauty

Competitive

27.4%

Essential Health

Competitive

30.3%

Marriott International, Inc. segments

Full profile >

U.S. & Canada Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

International Lodging Platform

Competitive

n/a

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