Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
DFIN
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc
$47.95
-0.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.20B
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$128.79
+1.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $188.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 1607% more annual revenue ($13.27B vs $777.50M). SHOP leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 4.5%. DFIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. SHOP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DFIN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SHOP
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-58.6%
Fair Value
$26.02
Current Price
$47.95
$21.93 premium
Margin of Safety
+22.9%
Fair Value
$151.66
Current Price
$128.79
$22.87 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 68.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.5% margin — thin
Trading at 13.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DFIN
The strongest argument for DFIN centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DFIN
The primary concerns for DFIN are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 98.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DFIN profiles as a value stock while SHOP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.62 — expect wider price swings.
SHOP is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
SHOP generates stronger free cash flow (654M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHOP scores higher overall (62/100 vs 57/100) and 33.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. is a global risk and compliance solutions company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Visit Website →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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