VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
Stock Comparison
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Sika AG
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
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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SIKA · SIX Swiss Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Sika AG).
- Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Sika AG has 2 segments (85.5% in Construction).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Sika AG has 6 across 3.
Primary market context
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%
Sika AG
Construction
Construction chemicals and building finishing systems (concrete admixtures, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, repair, sealants/adhesives)
Global
B2B: contractors, installers, distributors/building-material channels, ready-mix and concrete producers, asset owners
Specialty chemicals manufacturer + system provider (specification + application support)
85.5%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Sika AG strengths
Segment mix
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
Sika AG segments
Full profile >Construction
Competitive
Automotive & Industry
Oligopoly
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