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★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Stock Comparison
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. vs Paychex, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
LHX · NYSE
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View LHX analysisPaychex, Inc.
PAYX · NASDAQ Global Select Market
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View PAYX analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. leads (72 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Paychex, Inc.).
- Segment focus: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. has 4 segments (31.9% in Space & Airborne Systems); Paychex, Inc. has 3 segments (73% in Management Solutions).
- Moat breadth: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Paychex, Inc. has 7 across 4.
Primary market context
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Space & Airborne Systems
Defense & intelligence space and airborne mission systems (payloads, sensors, avionics, mission networks)
Global (U.S.-centric demand)
Government defense/intelligence agencies, prime contractors, and allied governments
Prime contractor / subsystem integrator
31.9%
Paychex, Inc.
Management Solutions
Payroll processing and integrated HCM solutions for SMB and mid-market employers
United States (primarily)
Employers (SMB and mid-market)
HCM SaaS + outsourced payroll/HR service provider
73%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. strengths
Paychex, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. segments
Full profile >Space & Airborne Systems
Oligopoly
Integrated Mission Systems
Oligopoly
Communication Systems
Oligopoly
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Duopoly
Paychex, Inc. segments
Full profile >Management Solutions
Oligopoly
PEO and Insurance Solutions
Competitive
Client funds float (interest on funds held for clients)
Oligopoly
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