VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON
Stock Comparison
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. vs Paychex, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
ADP · NASDAQ
Weighted across the company's segments.
Full stock profile
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View ADP analysisPaychex, Inc.
PAYX · NASDAQ Global Select Market
Weighted across the company's segments.
Full stock profile
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View PAYX analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Paychex, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has 2 segments (67.5% in Employer Services); Paychex, Inc. has 3 segments (74.8% in Management Solutions).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has 5 moat types across 4 domains; Paychex, Inc. has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Employer Services
Payroll processing and cloud HCM (HR, time, talent, tax, benefits) software and outsourcing
Global
Businesses (SMB to large enterprise)
SaaS and managed services provider
67.5%
Paychex, Inc.
Management Solutions
Payroll processing and integrated HCM solutions for SMB and mid-market employers
United States (primarily)
Employers (SMB and mid-market)
HCM SaaS + outsourced payroll/HR service provider
74.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. strengths
Paychex, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. segments
Full profile >Employer Services
Competitive
Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services
Competitive
Paychex, Inc. segments
Full profile >Management Solutions
Oligopoly
PEO and Insurance Solutions
Competitive
Client funds float (interest on funds held for clients)
Oligopoly
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