VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Altria Group, Inc. vs Zoetis Inc.

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

Altria Group, Inc.

MO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
88/ 100

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

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Zoetis Inc.

ZTS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$55.3B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
73/ 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: Altria Group, Inc. leads (88 / 100 vs 73 / 100 for Zoetis Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Altria Group, Inc. has 3 segments (88.3% in Smokeable Products); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
  • Moat breadth: Altria Group, Inc. has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Altria Group, Inc.

Smokeable Products

Market

U.S. cigarettes and machine-made cigars

Geography

United States

Customer

Wholesalers/distributors and large retail organizations (serving adult tobacco consumers 21+)

Role

Manufacturer and brand owner

Revenue share

88.3%

Zoetis Inc.

Companion Animal Products

Market

Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics

Geography

Global

Customer

Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)

Role

Manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

67.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Altria Group, Inc.
Zoetis Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
MO - New York Stock Exchange
ZTS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$55.3B
Sector
Consumer
Healthcare
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Smokeable Products
Companion Animal Products
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
45.9% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
88 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Financial, Legal
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustCompliance AdvantageRegulated Standards Pipe

Altria Group, Inc. strengths

Habit DefaultBenchmark Pricing Power

Zoetis Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkIP Choke PointInstalled Base ConsumablesCapacity MoatDistribution ControlOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Altria Group, Inc. segments

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Smokeable Products

Oligopoly

88.3%

Oral Tobacco Products

Oligopoly

11.6%

E-Vapor and New Products (NJOY, Horizon, R&D)

Competitive

0.2%

Zoetis Inc. segments

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Companion Animal Products

Oligopoly

67.8%

Livestock Products

Oligopoly

31.3%

Client Supply Services & Human Health

Competitive

0.9%

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