VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Philip Morris International Inc. vs TransUnion

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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TransUnion

TRU · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$16.8B
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-23
Moat score
61/ 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 61 / 100 for TransUnion).
  • Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); TransUnion has 4 segments (34.2% in U.S. Markets - Financial Services).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; TransUnion has 8 across 4.

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%

TransUnion

U.S. Markets - Financial Services

Market

U.S. consumer credit bureau data & risk analytics for lenders

Geography

United States

Customer

B2B (banks, lenders, fintechs, mortgage/auto originators)

Role

Consumer reporting agency & decisioning analytics provider

Revenue share

34.2%

Side-by-side metrics

Philip Morris International Inc.
TransUnion
Ticker / Exchange
PM - New York Stock Exchange
TRU - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$16.8B
Sector
Consumer
Financials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Combustible Tobacco
U.S. Markets - Financial Services
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
61 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Network, Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-23

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustCompliance Advantage

Philip Morris International Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointRegulated Standards Pipe

TransUnion strengths

Standards RegistryData Network EffectsData Workflow LockinScope EconomiesHabit DefaultDe Facto Standard

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%

TransUnion segments

Full profile >

U.S. Markets - Financial Services

Oligopoly

34.2%

U.S. Markets - Emerging Verticals

Competitive

29%

U.S. Markets - Consumer Interactive

Competitive

14%

International

Oligopoly

22.8%

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Curation & Accuracy

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