VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Stock Comparison
American Water Works Company, Inc. vs Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWK · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View AWK analysisJack Henry & Associates, Inc.
JKHY · Nasdaq
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View JKHY analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: American Water Works Company, Inc. leads (79 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.).
- Segment focus: American Water Works Company, Inc. has 2 segments (91.7% in Regulated Businesses); Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 3 segments (36.8% in Payments).
- Primary market structure: Monopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: American Water Works Company, Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 7 across 3.
Primary market context
American Water Works Company, Inc.
Regulated Businesses
Regulated water and wastewater utility service in certificated/franchised territories
United States (14-state footprint)
Residential, commercial, industrial, public authority, fire service, and sale-for-resale customers
Regulated utility owner/operator (water & wastewater)
91.7%
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Payments
Payment processing and transaction services for financial institutions (card, ACH, bill pay, faster payments, settlement support)
United States
Banks, credit unions, and their accountholders; businesses via FI clients
Processor and settlement/risk services provider
36.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
American Water Works Company, Inc. strengths
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
American Water Works Company, Inc. segments
Full profile >Regulated Businesses
Monopoly
Military and Contract Water Services (Other)
Duopoly
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. segments
Full profile >Core
Oligopoly
Payments
Competitive
Complementary
Competitive
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