Shift4 Payments Inc (FOUR)vsSynopsys Inc (SNPS)
FOUR
Shift4 Payments Inc
$48.86
-6.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.36B
SNPS
Synopsys Inc
$410.13
-1.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synopsys Inc generates 92% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $4.18B). SNPS leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 2.9%. FOUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. FOUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FOUR
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SNPS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-700.3%
Fair Value
$7.34
Current Price
$48.86
$41.52 premium
Margin of Safety
-825.0%
Fair Value
$44.34
Current Price
$410.13
$365.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.9% year-over-year
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 72.2%
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FOUR
The strongest argument for FOUR centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 33.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SNPS
The strongest argument for SNPS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FOUR
The primary concerns for FOUR are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 48.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SNPS
The primary concerns for SNPS are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 62.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FOUR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SNPS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FOUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.64 — expect wider price swings.
SNPS is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
SNPS generates stronger free cash flow (822M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FOUR scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100) and 33.9% 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.
Shift4 Payments Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Shift4 Payments, Inc. provides integrated payment processing and technology solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Synopsys Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Synopsys is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality. Products include logic synthesis, behavioral synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, formal verification, hardware description language (SystemC, SystemVerilog/Verilog, VHDL) simulators, and transistor-level circuit simulation.
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