VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
Philip Morris International Inc. vs TC Energy Corporation
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.
Full stock profile
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View PM analysisTC Energy Corporation
TRP · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View TRP analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 80 / 100 for TC Energy Corporation).
- Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); TC Energy Corporation has 4 segments (46.1% in U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; TC Energy Corporation has 4 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%
TC Energy Corporation
U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines
U.S. interstate natural gas pipeline transportation (FERC-regulated)
United States
Utilities/LDCs, power generators, LNG/export facilities, industrial users and marketers (as shippers)
Midstream pipeline operator
46.1%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
TC Energy Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
TC Energy Corporation segments
Full profile >Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines
Quasi-Monopoly
U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines
Oligopoly
Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines
Oligopoly
Power and Energy Solutions
Competitive
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