VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. vs McDonald's Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
JKHY · Nasdaq
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View JKHY analysisMcDonald's Corporation
MCD · New York Stock Exchange
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View MCD analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: McDonald's Corporation leads (80 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 3 segments (36.8% in Payments); McDonald's Corporation has 3 segments (48.7% in International Operated Markets).
- Moat breadth: Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; McDonald's Corporation has 5 across 2.
Primary market context
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%
McDonald's Corporation
International Operated Markets
Quick-service restaurants and informal eating out (IEO)
International operated markets (e.g., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, U.K.)
Consumers (end customers) and franchisees (B2B system partners)
Franchisor / restaurant operator
48.7%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. strengths
McDonald's Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. segments
Full profile >Core
Oligopoly
Payments
Competitive
Complementary
Competitive
McDonald's Corporation segments
Full profile >U.S.
Competitive
International Operated Markets
Competitive
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate
Competitive
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