Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock (FSLY)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
FSLY
Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$18.07
-9.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.78B
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$109.54
-5.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $139.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 1795% more annual revenue ($12.37B vs $652.57M). SHOP leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -15.8%. SHOP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
FSLY
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
SHOP
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.5%
Fair Value
$36.45
Current Price
$18.07
$18.38 discount
Margin of Safety
+18.4%
Fair Value
$143.39
Current Price
$109.54
$33.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
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
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -10.7% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSLY
The strongest argument for FSLY centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : FSLY
The primary concerns for FSLY are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 105.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.59 — expect wider price swings.
SHOP is growing revenue faster at 34.3% — sustainability is the question.
SHOP generates stronger free cash flow (476M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SHOP scores higher overall (50/100 vs 33/100) and 34.3% revenue growth. FSLY offers better value entry with a 74.5% margin of safety. 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.
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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