VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc vs Symrise AG

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

RKT · London Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryGB
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
63/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Symrise AG

SY1 · Xetra

Market cap (USD)$14.5B
SectorMaterials
CountryDE
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
69/ 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: Symrise AG leads (69 / 100 vs 63 / 100 for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc).
  • Segment focus: Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 3 segments (70.8% in Core Reckitt); Symrise AG has 2 segments (61.8% in Taste, Nutrition & Health).
  • Moat breadth: Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has 5 moat types across 3 domains; Symrise AG has 5 across 3.

Primary market context

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

Core Reckitt

Market

Branded consumer health and hygiene (self-care OTC, intimate wellness, germ protection, household care)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers via mass retail, e-commerce and pharmacy channels

Role

Branded consumer goods manufacturer / brand owner

Revenue share

70.8%

Symrise AG

Taste, Nutrition & Health

Market

Food & beverage flavor ingredients and pet food ingredients

Geography

Global

Customer

B2B (food & beverage, pet food, aquafeed manufacturers)

Role

Ingredient/formulation supplier

Revenue share

61.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Symrise AG
Ticker / Exchange
RKT - London Stock Exchange
SY1 - Xetra
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$14.5B
Sector
Consumer
Materials
HQ country
GB
DE
Primary segment
Core Reckitt
Taste, Nutrition & Health
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
12%-16% (implied)
HHI estimate
n/a
958
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
63 / 100
69 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scope EconomiesDesign In Qualification

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc strengths

Brand TrustRegulated Standards PipeScale Economies Unit Cost

Symrise AG strengths

Preferential Input AccessIP Choke PointCapex Knowhow Scale

Segment mix

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc segments

Full profile >

Core Reckitt

Oligopoly

70.8%

Essential Home

Competitive

14.3%

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Oligopoly

14.9%

Symrise AG segments

Full profile >

Taste, Nutrition & Health

Oligopoly

61.8%

Scent & Care

Oligopoly

38.2%

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