VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
Novartis AG vs Unilever PLC
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Novartis AG
NOVN · SIX Swiss Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View NOVN analysisUnilever PLC
ULVR · London 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 ULVR analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score: both at 65 / 100.
- Segment focus: Novartis AG has 5 segments (29.3% in Oncology); Unilever PLC has 4 segments (25.9% in Personal Care).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Novartis AG has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Unilever PLC has 3 across 2.
Primary market context
Novartis AG
Oncology
Oncology and hematology branded medicines (including targeted therapies and radioligand therapy)
Global
Oncologists and hospitals; reimbursed by payers; hospital and specialty pharmacy channels
Originator developer, manufacturer, and marketer of oncology therapies
29.3%
Unilever PLC
Personal Care
Branded personal care and hygiene (deodorants, skin cleansing, oral care)
Global
Consumers (retail, e-commerce)
Brand owner / manufacturer
25.9%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Novartis AG strengths
Unilever PLC strengths
Segment mix
Novartis AG segments
Full profile >Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic
Oligopoly
Immunology
Oligopoly
Neuroscience
Oligopoly
Oncology
Oligopoly
Established Brands
Competitive
Unilever PLC segments
Full profile >Beauty & Wellbeing
Oligopoly
Personal Care
Oligopoly
Home Care
Oligopoly
Foods
Competitive
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