VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Philip Morris International Inc. vs Pernod Ricard SA

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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Pernod Ricard SA

RI · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)$21.7B
SectorConsumer
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
75/ 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: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 75 / 100 for Pernod Ricard SA).
  • Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Pernod Ricard SA has 3 segments (42.3% in Asia/Rest of the World).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Pernod Ricard SA has 4 across 2.

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%

Pernod Ricard SA

Asia/Rest of the World

Market

Premium spirits brand ownership, marketing, and distribution

Geography

Asia-Pacific, Africa, and other emerging markets

Customer

On-trade, off-trade, distributors, and duty-free operators

Role

Brand owner and local-market route-to-market operator

Revenue share

42.3%

Side-by-side metrics

Philip Morris International Inc.
Pernod Ricard SA
Ticker / Exchange
PM - New York Stock Exchange
RI - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$21.7B
Sector
Consumer
Consumer
HQ country
US
FR
Primary segment
Combustible Tobacco
Asia/Rest of the World
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
75 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustDistribution Control

Philip Morris International Inc. strengths

Compliance AdvantageInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointRegulated Standards Pipe

Pernod Ricard SA strengths

Scope EconomiesCapacity Moat

Segment mix

Philip Morris International Inc. segments

Full profile >

Combustible Tobacco

Oligopoly

61.3%

Smoke-Free Products

Oligopoly

37.8%

Wellness & Healthcare

Competitive

0.9%

Pernod Ricard SA segments

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Europe

Oligopoly

28.9%

Americas

Oligopoly

28.8%

Asia/Rest of the World

Oligopoly

42.3%

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