Lightspeed Commerce Inc (LSPD)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
LSPD
Lightspeed Commerce Inc
$8.85
+0.91%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.22B
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$118.42
+1.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $151.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 871% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $1.19B). SHOP leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs -58.2%. SHOP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
LSPD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SHOP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LSPD.
Margin of Safety
-1729.9%
Fair Value
$6.39
Current Price
$118.42
$112.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 30.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -36.2% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 11.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LSPD
The strongest argument for LSPD centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 30.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LSPD
The primary concerns for LSPD are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 123.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LSPD profiles as a turnaround stock while SHOP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.90 — expect wider price swings.
SHOP is growing revenue faster at 30.6% — sustainability is the question.
SHOP generates stronger free cash flow (715M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHOP scores higher overall (48/100 vs 40/100) and 30.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lightspeed Commerce Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Lightspeed POS Inc. provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables commerce for small and medium-sized businesses, retailers, restaurants, and golf course operators in Canada, the United States, Germany, Australia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Montral, Canada.
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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