Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) — Stock Score Summary

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 36/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (23/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Shift4 Payments has demonstrated strong growth and operating leverage in the payment processing space. However, it operates in a highly competitive industry with low switching costs, and lacks direct alignment with our high-conviction macro themes.

Shift4 Payments, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated payment processing and technology solutions for merchants across various industries, including hospitality, retail, and e-commerce. It benefits from its end-to-end payments platform, strong partnerships with software vendors, and a proprietary gateway that supports secure and efficient transaction processing. Shift4 Payments is a specialized fintech company offering a comprehensive payment ecosystem that integrates with numerous business management systems.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.49
Market Cap$4.3B
P/E (TTM)45.16
P/E (Forward)5.89
Price/Book5.43
Return on Equity9.9%
Return on Invested Capital5.2%
Debt/Equity257.42
Gross Margin35.1%
Operating Margin5.0%
Revenue Growth32.2%
Free Cash Flow$488M

Shift4 Payments, Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s (FOUR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (56), and Momentum (23) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Shift4 Payments, Inc. have an economic moat?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Shift4 Payments, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Shift4 Payments, Inc. in?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).
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