VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Stock Comparison

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. vs Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

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

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

ACLS · Nasdaq Global Select Market

Market cap (USD)$4.4B
Gross margin (TTM)44.9%
Operating margin (TTM)14.2%
Net margin (TTM)14.3%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySemiconductors
CountryUS
Data as of2026-04-25
Moat score
64/ 100

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

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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

FIS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$23.7B
Gross margin (TTM)38.1%
Operating margin (TTM)17.5%
Net margin (TTM)3.5%
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
65/ 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: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. leads (65 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Axcelis Technologies, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Axcelis Technologies, Inc. has 2 segments (68.1% in Ion implantation systems); Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. has 2 segments (68.1% in Banking Solutions).
  • Moat breadth: Axcelis Technologies, Inc. has 7 moat types across 2 domains; Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. has 6 across 3.

Primary market context

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Ion implantation systems

Market

Global semiconductor ion implantation equipment for wafer fabrication

Geography

Global, concentrated in Asia-Pacific semiconductor fabs

Customer

Semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, IDMs, power-device makers, memory producers and logic fabs

Role

OEM supplier of high current, medium current and high energy ion implantation systems

Revenue share

68.1%

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

Banking Solutions

Market

Core banking platforms and bank transaction processing software/services

Geography

Global

Customer

Banks, credit unions, commercial lenders, and other institutions

Role

Software/platform provider and outsourced processor

Revenue share

68.1%

Side-by-side metrics

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ACLS - Nasdaq Global Select Market
FIS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$4.4B
$23.7B
Gross margin (TTM)
44.9%
38.1%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.2%
17.5%
Net margin (TTM)
14.3%
3.5%
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Information Technology Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Ion implantation systems
Banking Solutions
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
19%-21% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
64 / 100
65 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply
Demand, Legal, Network
Last update
2026-04-25
2026-01-10

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. strengths

Design In QualificationLearning Curve YieldCapex Knowhow ScaleBrand TrustInstalled Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkProcurement Inertia

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. strengths

Long Term ContractsSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance AdvantageSuite BundlingData Workflow LockinEcosystem Complements

Segment mix

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Ion implantation systems

Oligopoly

68.1%

Customer Solutions & Innovation aftermarket

Competitive

31.9%

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Banking Solutions

Oligopoly

68.1%

Capital Market Solutions

Competitive

29.4%

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Curation & Accuracy

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