VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Stock Comparison

Global Payments Inc. vs Tyler Technologies, Inc.

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

Global Payments Inc.

GPN · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$18.8B
Gross margin (TTM)
Operating margin (TTM)
Net margin (TTM)
SectorFinancials
Industry
CountryUS
Data as of2026-01-10
Moat score
62/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Tyler Technologies, Inc.

TYL · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$19.3B
Gross margin (TTM)44.2%
Operating margin (TTM)15.4%
Net margin (TTM)13.7%
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
66/ 100

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

Full stock profile

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Tyler Technologies, Inc. leads (66 / 100 vs 62 / 100 for Global Payments Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Global Payments Inc. has 2 segments (76.1% in Merchant Solutions); Tyler Technologies, Inc. has 2 segments (70.7% in Enterprise Software).
  • Moat breadth: Global Payments Inc. has 6 moat types across 4 domains; Tyler Technologies, Inc. has 7 across 2.

Primary market context

Global Payments Inc.

Merchant Solutions

Market

Merchant acquiring and integrated payments (card-present and e-commerce)

Geography

Global

Customer

Merchants (SMB to enterprise) and software platforms

Role

Acquirer and payment processor

Revenue share

76.1%

Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Enterprise Software

Market

Public sector enterprise application software for mission-critical back-office functions (ERP/public administration, courts & justice, public safety, education, property & recording)

Geography

Primarily United States; also Canada and other international locations

Customer

Government agencies and other public entities (state/local/federal), school districts

Role

Vertical software vendor + implementation/services

Revenue share

70.7%

Side-by-side metrics

Global Payments Inc.
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
GPN - New York Stock Exchange
TYL - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$18.8B
$19.3B
Gross margin (TTM)
n/a
44.2%
Operating margin (TTM)
n/a
15.4%
Net margin (TTM)
n/a
13.7%
Sector
Financials
Technology
Industry
n/a
Software - Application
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Merchant Solutions
Enterprise Software
Market structure
Competitive
Competitive
Market share
n/a
5%-7% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
62 / 100
66 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Supply, Legal
Demand, Supply
Last update
2026-01-10
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Data Workflow LockinScale Economies Unit CostLong Term Contracts

Global Payments Inc. strengths

Ecosystem ComplementsSwitching Costs GeneralCompliance Advantage

Tyler Technologies, Inc. strengths

Training Org Change CostsProcurement InertiaSuite BundlingBrand Trust

Segment mix

Global Payments Inc. segments

Full profile >

Merchant Solutions

Competitive

76.1%

Issuer Solutions

Oligopoly

24.6%

Tyler Technologies, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Enterprise Software

Competitive

70.7%

Platform Technologies

Competitive

29%

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.