Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock (FSLY)vsServiceNow Inc (NOW)
FSLY
Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$29.79
+5.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.36B
NOW
ServiceNow Inc
$103.06
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $110.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ServiceNow Inc generates 2028% more annual revenue ($13.28B vs $624.02M). NOW leads profitability with a 13.2% profit margin vs -19.5%. NOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
FSLY
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
NOW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FSLY.
Margin of Safety
-404.2%
Fair Value
$20.44
Current Price
$103.06
$82.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 22.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -12.8% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -8.7%
Trading at 8.3x book value
3.4% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSLY
The strongest argument for FSLY centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NOW
The strongest argument for NOW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FSLY
The primary concerns for FSLY are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : NOW
The primary concerns for NOW are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 62.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
FSLY is growing revenue faster at 22.8% — sustainability is the question.
NOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NOW scores higher overall (56/100 vs 33/100) and 20.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Fastly, Inc. operates an edge cloud platform to process, serve, and protect its customers' applications in the United States, Asia Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
ServiceNow Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
ServiceNow is an American software company based in Santa Clara, California that develops a cloud computing platform to help companies manage digital workflows for enterprise operations.
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