VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Transurban Group
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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View PM analysisTransurban Group
TCL · Australian Securities Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View TCL analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Transurban Group leads (91 / 100 vs 84 / 100 for Philip Morris International Inc.).
- Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Transurban Group has 4 segments (49.5% in Sydney toll roads).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Transurban Group has 3 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%
Transurban Group
Sydney toll roads
Urban toll-road concessions (Sydney)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Motorists and commercial fleet operators
Concessionaire / operator and developer
49.5%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Transurban Group strengths
Segment mix
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
Transurban Group segments
Full profile >Sydney toll roads
Quasi-Monopoly
Melbourne toll roads
Quasi-Monopoly
Brisbane toll roads
Quasi-Monopoly
North America managed lanes and concessions
Quasi-Monopoly
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