Shopify Inc (SHOP)vsWorkday Inc (WDAY)
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$116.78
-4.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $165.20B
WDAY
Workday Inc
$135.96
+1.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $36.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 21% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $9.55B). SHOP leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 7.3%. WDAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. WDAY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
SHOP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WDAY
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1729.9%
Fair Value
$6.39
Current Price
$116.78
$110.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-18.8%
Fair Value
$121.68
Current Price
$135.96
$14.28 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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%
Earnings expanding 62.9% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
7.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 30.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDAY
The strongest argument for WDAY centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.51 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 134.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WDAY
The primary concerns for WDAY are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 52.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHOP profiles as a growth stock while WDAY is a value 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.
WDAY generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDAY scores higher overall (64/100 vs 48/100) and 14.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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.
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.
Workday Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Workday, Inc. provides business applications in the cloud worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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