Sonos Inc (SONO)vsSpotify Technology SA (SPOT)
SONO
Sonos Inc
$13.26
-1.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.60B
SPOT
Spotify Technology SA
$473.21
-2.40%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $99.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spotify Technology SA generates 1095% more annual revenue ($17.19B vs $1.44B). SPOT leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs -122.0%. SPOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
SONO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
SPOT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SONO.
Margin of Safety
+13.1%
Fair Value
$560.66
Current Price
$473.21
$87.45 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 87.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 90.0%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.1x book value
2.1% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SONO
The strongest argument for SONO centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SPOT
The strongest argument for SPOT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SONO
The primary concerns for SONO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SPOT
The primary concerns for SPOT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. A P/E of 40.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SONO profiles as a turnaround stock while SPOT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
SPOT is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
SPOT generates stronger free cash flow (834M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPOT scores higher overall (62/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Sonos Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sonos, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells multi-room audio products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
Spotify Technology SA
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Spotify Technology SA, provides audio streaming services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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