VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Stock Comparison
Lotus Bakeries NV vs Philip Morris International Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Lotus Bakeries NV
LOTB · Euronext Brussels
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View LOTB 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.
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View PM analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Lotus Bakeries NV).
- Segment focus: Lotus Bakeries NV has 3 segments (56% in Lotus Biscoff); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
- Moat breadth: Lotus Bakeries NV has 5 moat types across 2 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Lotus Bakeries NV
Lotus Biscoff
Branded caramelised biscuits (speculoos) and Biscoff spread
Global
Consumers via retail and away-from-home channels
Brand owner and manufacturer
56%
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
Lotus Bakeries NV strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Lotus Bakeries NV segments
Full profile >Lotus Biscoff
Oligopoly
Lotus Natural Foods
Competitive
Lotus Local Heroes
Competitive
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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