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Global Payments Inc
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Economic Moat

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Market Cap

28.6B USD

Industry

Technology

Global Payments Inc., a juggernaut in the digital commerce world, has long been at the forefront of transforming how businesses transact in an ever-evolving marketplace. Founded with a vision to streamline payment processing, the company has grown to become a dominant force in facilitating seamless transactions across diverse industries. The heart of its operation lies in providing cutting-edge financial technology services that connect businesses with customers in the blink of an eye. Through its expansive suite of services, ranging from payment processing to comprehensive merchant solutions, Global Payments ensures that its clients can accept and process a wide variety of payment methods efficiently and securely. Its global footprint provides an extensive network that transcends borders, making international commerce accessible for businesses of all sizes. Fueling its revenue engine, Global Payments capitalizes on transaction fees, service charges, and value-added services tailored to the needs of its clientele, which includes retailers, financial institutions, and technology partners. By continuously investing in innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, such as its notable merger with Total System Services (TSYS), the company fortifies its position in the fintech landscape. The merger strategically amplifies its offerings by incorporating advanced issuer solutions, enhancing its capacity to serve banks and credit unions better. As the world increasingly tilts towards digital and contactless payment avenues, Global Payments remains steadfast, thriving on its ability to adapt and lead in the competitive panorama of financial services by enabling smoother, more efficient transaction ecosystems globally.

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Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The results were compelling: wide moat stocks achieved a remarkable +645% average return, compared to +188% for the broader market. This difference highlights the long-term benefits of investing in businesses that can maintain their market position and pricing power over time.

Note: This research does not account for survivorship bias. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Determining whether a company has an economic moat requires both a deep dive into financial metrics and a qualitative assessment of its competitive position. Our analysts conduct a rigorous evaluation that focuses on identifying structural advantages that enable a company to sustain profitability and defend its market share over the long term.

The process begins with an analysis of a company’s historical financial performance. We assess how consistently the company has generated returns above its cost of capital and whether those returns have been stable or improving. However, financial performance alone doesn’t reveal the full picture. To understand the sources of these advantages, we evaluate five key drivers of economic moats:

Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

By examining these factors in combination with a company’s financial performance and market positioning, we classify each company into one of three categories:

This rigorous evaluation ensures that our moat ratings are both comprehensive and reliable, giving investors the tools they need to make well-informed, long-term decisions.

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