Creative Realities Inc (CREX)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
CREX
Creative Realities Inc
$4.09
-0.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $39.36M
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$119.46
-5.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $145.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 19268% more annual revenue ($12.37B vs $63.85M). SHOP leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -29.9%. CREX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. SHOP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CREX
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
SHOP
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.5%
Fair Value
$3.24
Current Price
$4.09
$0.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+18.0%
Fair Value
$142.65
Current Price
$119.46
$23.19 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 67.9% year-over-year
Revenue surging 34.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -46.4% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CREX
The strongest argument for CREX centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 67.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 34.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CREX
The primary concerns for CREX are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 109.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CREX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHOP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.59 — expect wider price swings.
CREX is growing revenue faster at 67.9% — sustainability is the question.
SHOP generates stronger free cash flow (476M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHOP scores higher overall (50/100 vs 43/100) and 34.3% revenue growth. 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.
Creative Realities Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Creative Realities, Inc. provides digital marketing technology solutions to retail companies, individual retail brands, businesses, and other organizations in the United States and Canada.
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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