VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Moody's Corporation vs Safran

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

Moody's Corporation

MCO · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-21
Moat score
79/ 100

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

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Safran

SAF · Euronext Paris

Market cap (USD)
SectorIndustrials
CountryFR
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
74/ 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: Moody's Corporation leads (79 / 100 vs 74 / 100 for Safran).
  • Segment focus: Moody's Corporation has 2 segments (53.5% in Moody's Investors Service (Credit Ratings)); Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion).
  • Moat breadth: Moody's Corporation has 5 moat types across 4 domains; Safran has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Moody's Corporation

Moody's Investors Service (Credit Ratings)

Market

Credit ratings and ratings-related research

Geography

Global

Customer

Issuers, investors, regulators

Role

Credit rating agency / research provider

Revenue share

53.5%

Safran

Propulsion

Market

Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)

Geography

Global

Customer

Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries

Role

Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)

Revenue share

50%

Side-by-side metrics

Moody's Corporation
Safran
Ticker / Exchange
MCO - New York Stock Exchange
SAF - Euronext Paris
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Financials
Industrials
HQ country
US
FR
Primary segment
Moody's Investors Service (Credit Ratings)
Propulsion
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
29%-32% (estimated)
n/a
HHI estimate
3,568
n/a
Pricing power
Strong
Strong
Moat score
79 / 100
74 / 100
Moat domains
Legal, Network, Demand, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-21
2025-12-28

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Regulated Standards Pipe

Moody's Corporation strengths

De Facto StandardBrand TrustData Workflow LockinScope Economies

Safran strengths

Installed Base ConsumablesLong Term ContractsCapex Knowhow ScaleDesign In QualificationService Field NetworkGovernment Contracting RelationshipsOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Moody's Corporation segments

Full profile >

Moody's Investors Service (Credit Ratings)

Oligopoly

53.5%

Moody's Analytics (Risk & Data/Software)

Competitive

46.5%

Safran segments

Full profile >

Propulsion

Oligopoly

50%

Equipment & Defense

Oligopoly

38.9%

Aircraft Interiors

Competitive

11.1%

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