VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE vs Philip Morris International Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
MC · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View MC 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 80 / 100 for LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE).
- Segment focus: LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has 5 segments (48.5% in Fashion and Leather Goods); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
- Moat breadth: LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has 9 moat types across 4 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
Fashion and Leather Goods
Luxury fashion and leather goods
Global
Consumers via directly operated retail; selective wholesale
Brand owner / design house / manufacturer / retailer
48.5%
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
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE segments
Full profile >Fashion and Leather Goods
Oligopoly
Wines and Spirits
Oligopoly
Perfumes and Cosmetics
Oligopoly
Watches and Jewelry
Oligopoly
Selective Retailing
Oligopoly
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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