VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Stock Comparison
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Uber Technologies, 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.
Full stock profile
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View PM analysisUber Technologies, Inc.
UBER · 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
Dive deeper into Uber Technologies, Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View UBER analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Uber Technologies, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Uber Technologies, Inc. has 3 segments (57% in Mobility).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Uber Technologies, Inc. has 4 across 2.
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%
Uber Technologies, Inc.
Mobility
Ride-hailing / on-demand mobility marketplaces
Global
Consumers (riders) and independent mobility drivers; plus transit/taxi partners in some markets
Marketplace platform / demand generation / dispatch and payments
57%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Uber Technologies, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
Uber Technologies, Inc. segments
Full profile >Mobility
Oligopoly
Delivery
Oligopoly
Freight
Competitive
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