VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Philip Morris International Inc. vs Wolters Kluwer N.V.

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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Wolters Kluwer N.V.

WKL · Euronext Amsterdam

Market cap (USD)$23.9B
SectorIndustrials
CountryNL
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
73/ 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 73 / 100 for Wolters Kluwer N.V.).
  • Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 5 segments (26.8% in Health).
  • Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Wolters Kluwer N.V. has 6 across 2.

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%

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Health

Market

Clinical decision support and clinical drug information solutions (point-of-care) for healthcare providers

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals/health systems, clinicians, payers, and academic institutions

Role

Software + expert content provider

Revenue share

26.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Philip Morris International Inc.
Wolters Kluwer N.V.
Ticker / Exchange
PM - New York Stock Exchange
WKL - Euronext Amsterdam
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$23.9B
Sector
Consumer
Industrials
HQ country
US
NL
Primary segment
Combustible Tobacco
Health
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
25.3% (reported)
85%-90% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
84 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Legal
Last update
2025-12-31
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustCompliance Advantage

Philip Morris International Inc. strengths

Distribution ControlInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointRegulated Standards Pipe

Wolters Kluwer N.V. strengths

Data Workflow LockinSuite BundlingSwitching Costs GeneralLong Term Contracts

Segment mix

Philip Morris International Inc. segments

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Combustible Tobacco

Oligopoly

61.3%

Smoke-Free Products

Oligopoly

37.8%

Wellness & Healthcare

Competitive

0.9%

Wolters Kluwer N.V. segments

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Health

Oligopoly

26.8%

Tax & Accounting

Oligopoly

26.4%

Financial & Corporate Compliance

Oligopoly

20.8%

Legal & Regulatory

Oligopoly

16%

Corporate Performance & ESG

Competitive

10.1%

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Curation & Accuracy

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