VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Pfizer Inc. vs Philip Morris International Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Pfizer Inc.
PFE · New York Stock Exchange
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.
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View PM analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 58 / 100 for Pfizer Inc.).
- Segment focus: Pfizer Inc. has 5 segments (47.4% in Primary Care); 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: Pfizer Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
Pfizer Inc.
Primary Care
Branded primary care medicines and vaccines (incl. cardiovascular, migraine, pneumococcal/RSV/COVID-19)
Global
Healthcare providers, payers/PBMs, pharmacies/wholesalers, and government procurement
Innovator biopharma (R&D + manufacturing + commercialization)
47.4%
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
Pfizer Inc. strengths
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Pfizer Inc. segments
Full profile >Primary Care
Oligopoly
Specialty Care
Oligopoly
Oncology
Competitive
Pfizer CentreOne
Competitive
Pfizer Ignite
Competitive
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
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