VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Stock Comparison
BAE Systems plc vs Safran
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
BAE Systems plc
BA. · London 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 BA. analysisSafran
SAF · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: BAE Systems plc leads (75 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Safran).
- Segment focus: BAE Systems plc has 5 segments (26.6% in Electronic Systems); Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: BAE Systems plc has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Safran has 8 across 3.
Primary market context
BAE Systems plc
Electronic Systems
Defence electronics (electronic warfare, avionics, C4ISR, space payloads and mission systems)
Primarily US and UK; global programmes
Government defence and intelligence agencies; prime contractors
Subsystem OEM and prime contractor for electronics/mission systems
26.6%
Safran
Propulsion
Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)
Global
Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries
Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)
50%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
BAE Systems plc strengths
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Segment mix
BAE Systems plc segments
Full profile >Electronic Systems
Oligopoly
Platforms & Services
Oligopoly
Air
Oligopoly
Maritime
Oligopoly
Cyber & Intelligence
Competitive
Safran segments
Full profile >Propulsion
Oligopoly
Equipment & Defense
Oligopoly
Aircraft Interiors
Competitive
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