VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Philip Morris International Inc. vs Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft

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

Philip Morris International Inc.

PM · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-31
Moat score
84/ 100

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

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Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft

RHM · Xetra

Market cap (USD)$83.3B
SectorIndustrials
CountryDE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
71/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 71 / 100 for Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft).
  • Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft has 4 segments (36.7% in Vehicle Systems).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Philip Morris International Inc.

Combustible Tobacco

Market

International combustible tobacco (primarily cigarettes)

Geography

Global (primarily ex-U.S.)

Customer

Adult smokers; distributors/wholesalers and retail channels

Role

Branded manufacturer and distributor

Revenue share

61.3%

Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft

Vehicle Systems

Market

Armored and tactical wheeled/tracked military vehicles

Geography

Global (Europe/NATO weighted)

Customer

Government / military

Revenue share

36.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Philip Morris International Inc.
Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft
Ticker / Exchange
PM - New York Stock Exchange
RHM - Xetra
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$83.3B
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
HQ country
US
DE
Primary segment
Combustible Tobacco
Vehicle Systems
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
25.3% (reported)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
84 / 100
71 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Legal, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Distribution Control

Philip Morris International Inc. strengths

Brand TrustCompliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointRegulated Standards Pipe

Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft strengths

Government Contracting RelationshipsDesign In QualificationCapacity MoatSupply Chain ControlLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Philip Morris International Inc. segments

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Combustible Tobacco

Oligopoly

61.3%

Smoke-Free Products

Oligopoly

37.8%

Wellness & Healthcare

Competitive

0.9%

Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft segments

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Vehicle Systems

Oligopoly

36.7%

Weapon and Ammunition

Oligopoly

26.9%

Electronic Solutions

Oligopoly

16.7%

Power Systems (civilian; planned divestiture)

Competitive

19.7%

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