VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Walmart 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 analysisWalmart Inc.
WMT · 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 Walmart Inc.'s moat claims, evidence, and risks.
View WMT analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Philip Morris International Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 77 / 100 for Walmart Inc.).
- Segment focus: Philip Morris International Inc. has 3 segments (61.3% in Combustible Tobacco); Walmart Inc. has 3 segments (68.3% in Walmart U.S.).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Philip Morris International Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Walmart Inc. has 6 across 4.
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%
Walmart Inc.
Walmart U.S.
U.S. omnichannel discount retail and grocery (supercenters, neighborhood markets, eCommerce)
United States
Consumers and small businesses; marketplace sellers and advertisers (for marketplace and retail media offerings)
Retailer / marketplace operator / last-mile fulfillment network
68.3%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Philip Morris International Inc. strengths
Walmart Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Philip Morris International Inc. segments
Full profile >Combustible Tobacco
Oligopoly
Smoke-Free Products
Oligopoly
Wellness & Healthcare
Competitive
Walmart Inc. segments
Full profile >Walmart U.S.
Competitive
Walmart International
Competitive
Sam's Club U.S.
Oligopoly
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