StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) — Stock Score Summary

StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (83/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Brazilian fintech and payment processor with strong growth, but operates in a highly competitive local market and lacks alignment with our macro themes.

StoneCo Ltd. is a leading provider of financial technology solutions in Brazil, offering end-to-end cloud-based platforms for electronic payments, integrated software, and credit products to small and medium-sized businesses. The company's comprehensive ecosystem, robust proprietary technology, and strong focus on SMBs create a significant competitive moat in the rapidly digitizing Brazilian payments and financial services market. Its extensive distribution network and localized support further solidify its market position.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$10.64
Market Cap$2.8B
P/E (TTM)3.90
P/E (Forward)4.28
Price/Book1.07
Return on Equity30.7%
Return on Invested Capital22.3%
Debt/Equity133.64
Gross Margin73.6%
Operating Margin44.3%
Revenue Growth4.3%
Free Cash Flow$2.3B

StoneCo Ltd. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (Cayman Islands).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is StoneCo Ltd.’s (STNE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (83), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does StoneCo Ltd. have an economic moat?
StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. 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 StoneCo Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. 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 StoneCo Ltd. in?
StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (Cayman Islands).
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