VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Stock Comparison

Emerson Electric Co. vs Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

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

Emerson Electric Co.

EMR · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$76.4B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorIndustrials
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-02
Moat score
70/ 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)$13.1B
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: Emerson Electric Co. leads (70 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Emerson Electric Co. has 6 segments (24.2% in Final Control); Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 3 segments (36.8% in Payments).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Competitive. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Emerson Electric Co. has 10 moat types across 4 domains; Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 7 across 3.

Primary market context

Emerson Electric Co.

Final Control

Market

Industrial control valves, isolation/shutoff valves, pressure relief & safety valves, actuators and regulators

Geography

Global

Customer

Process & hybrid manufacturers

Role

Automation components supplier

Revenue share

24.2%

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

Emerson Electric Co.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
EMR - New York Stock Exchange
JKHY - Nasdaq
Market cap (USD)
$76.4B
$13.1B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
43.5%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
24.9%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
19.9%
Sector
Industrials
Technology
Industry
n/a
Information Technology Services
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Final Control
Payments
Market structure
Oligopoly
Competitive
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Moderate
Moat score
70 / 100
59 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Legal, Network
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2026-01-02
2025-12-25

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustCompliance AdvantageData Workflow LockinSuite Bundling

Emerson Electric Co. strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesService Field NetworkDesign In QualificationDistribution ControlEcosystem ComplementsInteroperability Hub

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. strengths

Long Term ContractsSwitching Costs GeneralScale Economies Unit Cost

Segment mix

Emerson Electric Co. segments

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Final Control

Oligopoly

24.2%

Measurement & Analytical

Oligopoly

22.9%

Discrete Automation

Competitive

13.9%

Safety & Productivity

Competitive

7.5%

Control Systems & Software

Oligopoly

23.2%

Test & Measurement

Competitive

8.2%

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. segments

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Core

Oligopoly

31.1%

Payments

Competitive

36.8%

Complementary

Competitive

28.4%

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Curation & Accuracy

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