Marin Software Inc (MRIN)vsServiceNow Inc (NOW)
MRIN
Marin Software Inc
$0.90
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.86M
NOW
ServiceNow Inc
$103.06
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $110.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ServiceNow Inc generates 79371% more annual revenue ($13.28B vs $16.71M). NOW leads profitability with a 13.2% profit margin vs -71.9%. NOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
MRIN
Avoid31
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 MRIN.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -91.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.5%
Trading at 8.3x book value
3.4% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRIN
The strongest argument for MRIN centers on Price/Book.
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 : MRIN
The primary concerns for MRIN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
MRIN profiles as a turnaround stock while NOW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
NOW is growing revenue faster at 20.7% — sustainability is the question.
NOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOW scores higher overall (56/100 vs 31/100) 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.
Marin Software Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Marin Software Incorporated, provides business marketing software for advertisers and agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, 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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