VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
Stock Comparison
Safran vs Xero Limited
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Safran
SAF · Euronext Paris
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Xero Limited
XRO · Australian Securities Exchange
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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View XRO analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Safran leads (74 / 100 vs 71 / 100 for Xero Limited).
- Segment focus: Safran has 3 segments (50% in Propulsion); Xero Limited has 2 segments.
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Strong vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: Safran has 8 moat types across 3 domains; Xero Limited has 7 across 3.
Primary market context
Safran
Propulsion
Aircraft propulsion (commercial, military and helicopter engines) and engine aftermarket (spares, MRO, RPFH)
Global
Aircraft OEMs, airlines/lessors, MRO operators, and militaries
Engine OEM + aftermarket service provider (incl. CFM JV participation)
50%
Xero Limited
Core Accounting Subscription Platform
Cloud accounting software for small businesses and their advisors
Global
SMB; accountants & bookkeepers
Software platform (SaaS)
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
No overlap yet.
Safran strengths
Xero Limited strengths
Segment mix
Safran segments
Full profile >Propulsion
Oligopoly
Equipment & Defense
Oligopoly
Aircraft Interiors
Competitive
Xero Limited segments
Full profile >Core Accounting Subscription Platform
Oligopoly
Platform Services (Payments, Payroll, App Ecosystem)
Competitive
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