Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock (FSLY)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
FSLY
Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$23.16
+1.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.62B
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$128.79
+1.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $188.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 1831% more annual revenue ($13.27B vs $687.17M). SHOP leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs -11.8%. SHOP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FSLY
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
SHOP
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.6%
Fair Value
$36.62
Current Price
$23.16
$13.46 discount
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
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
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
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -10.7% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
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 : FSLY
The strongest argument for FSLY centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : FSLY
The primary concerns for FSLY are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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
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.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SHOP scores higher overall (62/100 vs 33/100) and 33.7% revenue growth. FSLY offers better value entry with a 74.6% 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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