VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Kenvue Inc. vs Philip Morris 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
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 KVUE analysisPhilip Morris International Inc.
PM · 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 PM analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Kenvue Inc.).
- Segment focus: Kenvue Inc. has 3 segments (42.3% in Self Care); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Kenvue Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
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%
Philip Morris International Inc.
Combustible Tobacco
International combustible tobacco (primarily cigarettes)
Global (primarily ex-U.S.)
Adult smokers; distributors/wholesalers and retail channels
Branded manufacturer and distributor
61.3%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Kenvue Inc. strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Kenvue Inc. segments
Full profile >Self Care
Oligopoly
Skin Health and Beauty
Competitive
Essential Health
Competitive
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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