VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
PACCAR Inc vs Philip Morris International Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
PACCAR Inc
PCAR · NASDAQ
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Philip 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.
Full stock profile
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View PM analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 75 / 100 for PACCAR Inc).
- Segment focus: PACCAR Inc has 3 segments (73.8% in Truck); Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: PACCAR Inc has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
PACCAR Inc
Truck
Commercial truck OEM (heavy- and medium-duty)
Global (U.S./Canada and Europe primary)
Fleets, owner-operators, dealers
OEM / manufacturer
73.8%
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
PACCAR Inc strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
PACCAR Inc segments
Full profile >Truck
Oligopoly
Parts
Competitive
Financial Services
Competitive
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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