PAR Technology Corporation (PAR)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
PAR
PAR Technology Corporation
$13.46
-7.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $636.84M
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$109.54
-5.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $139.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 2500% more annual revenue ($12.37B vs $475.66M). SHOP leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -16.0%. PAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. PAR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
PAR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SHOP
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.0%
Fair Value
$16.18
Current Price
$13.46
$2.72 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.4% 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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
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 : PAR
The strongest argument for PAR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : PAR
The primary concerns for PAR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-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
PAR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 50/100) and 19.4% revenue growth. SHOP offers better value entry with a 18.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
PAR Technology Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PAR Technology Corporation provides point of sale (POS) solutions to the restaurant and retail industries globally. The company is headquartered in New Hartford, New York.
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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