VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. vs The Sherwin-Williams Company
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 analysisThe Sherwin-Williams Company
SHW · New York Stock Exchange
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View SHW analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Sherwin-Williams Company leads (84 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.).
- Segment focus: Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 3 segments (36.8% in Payments); The Sherwin-Williams Company has 3 segments (57.1% in Paint Stores Group).
- Primary market structure: Competitive vs Quasi-Monopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
- Moat breadth: Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has 7 moat types across 3 domains; The Sherwin-Williams Company has 6 across 3.
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%
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Paint Stores Group
Company-operated paint & coatings retail (architectural + related products)
United States, Canada, Caribbean
Professional contractors and DIY homeowners
Manufacturer-owned retail / distribution
57.1%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. strengths
The Sherwin-Williams Company strengths
Segment mix
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. segments
Full profile >Core
Oligopoly
Payments
Competitive
Complementary
Competitive
The Sherwin-Williams Company segments
Full profile >Paint Stores Group
Quasi-Monopoly
Consumer Brands Group
Oligopoly
Performance Coatings Group
Oligopoly
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