FOUR vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | FOUR | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.55 | 0.84 | -0.29 |
| Growth | 0.94 | 0.84 | +0.10 |
| Value | 0.62 | 0.78 | -0.16 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | -7.4% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | -6.4% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $6.25 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect FOUR to earn is materially lower (-6.4%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR): score, valuation & FAQ
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) is a Software - Infrastructure company that scores 68.4 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a solid, above-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are Rev (A) and PEG (A), while D/E (D) rate weaker. On valuation, FOUR sits about 45% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies roughly -3% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is FOUR a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores FOUR 68.4 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a solid, above-average reading. That is driven by Rev (A) and PEG (A). A score is a quantitative screen of Shift4 Payments, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does FOUR score 68.4 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). FOUR earns its highest marks on Rev (A) and PEG (A), and is held back by D/E (D). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is FOUR overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $48.53, FOUR sits about 45% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies roughly -3% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 75.8x P/E (graded C). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in FOUR?
The stock trades at a premium PE of 49.8× and a debt‑to‑equity of 2.57, while the Bull Rankings reverse‑DCF shows the current price implying 0% free‑cash‑flow growth for the next decade—far below the 32.4% FY revenue expansion, suggesting the market has baked in unrealistic optimism. A slowdown in merchant acquisition or a rise in financing costs would force the valuation down toward its 52‑week low of $34.56, confirming the bear case.
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