VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Mondelez International, Inc. vs The Sherwin-Williams Company

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

Mondelez International, Inc.

MDLZ · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$70.1B
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
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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The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$80.4B
SectorMaterials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Mondelez International, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Mondelez International, Inc. has 5 segments (48.9% in Biscuits & Baked Snacks); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Mondelez International, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

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

48.9%

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Paint Stores Group

Market

Company-operated paint & coatings retail (architectural + related products)

Geography

United States, Canada, Caribbean

Customer

Professional contractors and DIY homeowners

Role

Manufacturer-owned retail / distribution

Revenue share

57.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Mondelez International, Inc.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ticker / Exchange
MDLZ - Nasdaq Global Select Market
SHW - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$70.1B
$80.4B
Sector
Consumer
Materials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Biscuits & Baked Snacks
Paint Stores Group
Market structure
Oligopoly
Quasi-Monopoly
Market share
n/a
69.4% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
66 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Supply, Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-23
2025-12-31

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Mondelez International, Inc. strengths

IP Choke PointSupply Chain Control

The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths

Service Field NetworkScope EconomiesSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Mondelez International, Inc. segments

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Biscuits & Baked Snacks

Oligopoly

48.9%

Chocolate

Oligopoly

30.9%

Gum & Candy

Oligopoly

11.1%

Beverages

Competitive

3%

Cheese & Grocery

Competitive

6.2%

The Sherwin-Williams Company segments

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Paint Stores Group

Quasi-Monopoly

57.1%

Consumer Brands Group

Oligopoly

13.5%

Performance Coatings Group

Oligopoly

29.4%

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