VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Stock Comparison

Duolingo, Inc. vs Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

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

Duolingo, Inc.

DUOL · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$8.6B
Gross margin (TTM)72%
Operating margin (TTM)11%
Net margin (TTM)40%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-06
Moat score
68/ 100

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

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Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

JKHY · Nasdaq

Market cap (USD)$13.2B
Gross margin (TTM)43.5%
Operating margin (TTM)24.9%
Net margin (TTM)19.9%
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
59/ 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: Duolingo, Inc. leads (68 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Duolingo, Inc. has 2 segments (93.9% in Duolingo App); Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 3 segments (36.8% in Payments).
  • Moat breadth: Duolingo, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Duolingo, Inc.

Duolingo App

Market

Mobile-first, freemium language learning and adjacent subjects (math, music)

Geography

Global

Customer

Consumers (end-users); advertisers

Role

Digital learning platform / content & software publisher

Revenue share

93.9%

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Payments

Market

Payment processing and transaction services for financial institutions (card, ACH, bill pay, faster payments, settlement support)

Geography

United States

Customer

Banks, credit unions, and their accountholders; businesses via FI clients

Role

Processor and settlement/risk services provider

Revenue share

36.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Duolingo, Inc.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
DUOL - NASDAQ
JKHY - Nasdaq
Market cap (USD)
$8.6B
$13.2B
Gross margin (TTM)
72%
43.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
11%
24.9%
Net margin (TTM)
40%
19.9%
Sector
Technology
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Information Technology Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Duolingo App
Payments
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
68 / 100
59 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Supply
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2026-01-06
2025-12-25

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand Trust

Duolingo, Inc. strengths

Data Network EffectsHabit DefaultScope EconomiesDesign In QualificationOperational Excellence

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. strengths

Long Term ContractsSwitching Costs GeneralSuite BundlingCompliance AdvantageScale Economies Unit CostData Workflow Lockin

Segment mix

Duolingo, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Duolingo App

Competitive

93.9%

Duolingo English Test

Oligopoly

6.1%

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Core

Oligopoly

31.1%

Payments

Competitive

36.8%

Complementary

Competitive

28.4%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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