Alarm.com Holdings Inc (ALRM)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
ALRM
Alarm.com Holdings Inc
$42.87
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.14B
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$118.42
+1.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $151.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 1043% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $1.01B). ALRM leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 10.6%. ALRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. ALRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
ALRM
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SHOP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+46.7%
Fair Value
$87.18
Current Price
$42.87
$44.31 discount
Margin of Safety
-1729.9%
Fair Value
$6.39
Current Price
$118.42
$112.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALRM
The strongest argument for ALRM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 30.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALRM
The primary concerns for ALRM are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 123.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALRM profiles as a value stock while SHOP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.90 — expect wider price swings.
SHOP is growing revenue faster at 30.6% — sustainability is the question.
SHOP generates stronger free cash flow (715M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALRM scores higher overall (61/100 vs 48/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alarm.com Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. offers cloud-based solutions for smart residential and commercial properties in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.
Shopify Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Shopify Inc., a commerce company, offers a commerce and service platform in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Latin America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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