VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Stock Comparison
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Trimble Inc.
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 analysisTrimble Inc.
TRMB · Nasdaq Global Select Market
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View TRMB analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 67 / 100 for Trimble Inc.).
- Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Trimble Inc. has 3 segments (41.7% in Field 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; Trimble Inc. has 7 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%
Trimble Inc.
Field Systems
High-precision positioning & field solutions (geospatial, construction machine control, positioning/correction services)
Global
Surveyors, mapping professionals, civil construction contractors, governments, utilities
Field hardware + software + subscription positioning services
41.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Trimble Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
Trimble Inc. segments
Full profile >Architects, Engineers, Construction and Owners
Competitive
Field Systems
Oligopoly
Transportation and Logistics
Competitive
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