Confluent [CFLT] vs Shift4 Payments [FOUR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Confluent
NASDAQ
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Shift4 Payments
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Confluent wins in 6 metrics, Shift4 Payments wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Shift4 Payments appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Confluent | Shift4 Payments | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -15.26 | 30.88 | Confluent |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.41 | 8.99 | Confluent |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 104.15 | 186.68 | Confluent |
| PEG Ratio | 47.81 | 17.08 | Shift4 Payments |
| EV/EBITDA | -13.68 | 12.78 | Confluent |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -29.28% | 6.11% | Shift4 Payments |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -34.16% | 9.16% | Shift4 Payments |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 9.16% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -32.18% | 18.28% | Shift4 Payments |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -9.28% | 3.61% | Shift4 Payments |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $9.49M | $310.60M | Shift4 Payments |
| 1-Year Return | -16.68% | 16.73% | Shift4 Payments |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.42 | 2.01 | Shift4 Payments |
| Enterprise Value | $5.11B | $7.78B | Shift4 Payments |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.80 | 2.16 | Shift4 Payments |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 73.73% | 30.27% | Confluent |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $3 | $52 | Shift4 Payments |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.93 | $2.66 | Shift4 Payments |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 1.81 | Confluent |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Confluent vs Shift4 Payments Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluent | -3.54% | -4.51% | -34.43% | -17.13% | -43.60% | -40.07% |
| Shift4 Payments | -2.03% | -19.11% | -19.32% | 0.07% | -31.16% | -23.09% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluent | -16.68% | -49.16% | -63.32% | -63.32% | -63.32% | -63.32% |
| Shift4 Payments | 16.73% | 68.73% | 67.01% | 148.42% | 148.42% | 148.42% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Confluent vs Shift4 Payments
| Metric | CFLT | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.77B | $7.26B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 13,438,025 | 2,655,669 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 7,968,922 | 1,685,156 |
| Last Close | $16.33 | $81.63 |
| 52 Week Range | $16.19 - $37.90 | $67.09 - $127.50 |
| % from 52W High | -56.91% | -35.98% |
| All-Time High | $94.97 (Nov 01, 2021) | $127.50 (Feb 17, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -82.81% | -35.98% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.20% | 0.17% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.20% | -0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.29% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.34% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.32% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 104.15 | 186.68 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.09 | $9.14 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $5.63 | $44.14 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $42.19M | $512.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $174.88M | $417.24M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Confluent vs Shift4 Payments
| Metric | CFLT | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -15.26 | 30.88 |
| Forward P/E | 47.81 | 17.08 |
| PEG Ratio | 47.81 | 17.08 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.42 | 2.01 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.41 | 8.99 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.77B | $7.26B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.11B | $7.78B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.80 | 2.16 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -13.68 | 12.78 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.81 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.09 | $9.14 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Confluent vs Shift4 Payments
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CFLT | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $282.29M | $848.30M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $74.17M | $591.30M |
| Gross Profit | $208.12M | $257.00M |
| Research & Development | $121.22M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-96.44M | $21.70M |
| EBITDA | $-89.09M | $121.10M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-75.33M | $11.40M |
| Income Tax | $6.62M | $-8.10M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-81.95M | $19.50M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CFLT | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $278.56M | $1.17B |
| Total Current Assets | $2.34B | $1.84B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $529.87M | $1.36B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.10B | $2.18B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.03B | $1.02B |
| Retained Earnings | $-2.06B | $-259.60M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $7.92M | $334.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CFLT | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $28.41M | $120.40M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.43M | $-31.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-32.99M | $44.80M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-62.90M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CFLT | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 22.34M | 12.31M |
| Short Ratio | 4.12 | 10.02 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.19% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 13,438,025 | 2,655,669 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 7,968,922 | 1,685,156 |
| Shares Outstanding | 332.89M | 69.26M |
| Float Shares | 280.61M | 55.19M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.94% | 1.22% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Confluent vs Shift4 Payments
| Metric | CFLT | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |