SolarWinds [SWI] vs Shift4 Payments [FOUR] Detailed Stock Comparison
SolarWinds
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Shift4 Payments
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: SolarWinds wins in 10 metrics, Shift4 Payments wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. SolarWinds appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | SolarWinds | Shift4 Payments | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.89 | 33.90 | SolarWinds |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.26 | 9.87 | SolarWinds |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 89.67 | 186.68 | SolarWinds |
| PEG Ratio | 17.28 | -0.83 | Shift4 Payments |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.25 | 13.76 | Shift4 Payments |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.04% | 6.11% | SolarWinds |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 26.69% | 9.16% | SolarWinds |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 26.69% | 9.16% | SolarWinds |
| Return on Equity | 7.87% | 18.28% | Shift4 Payments |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.26% | 3.61% | SolarWinds |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $167.82M | $310.60M | Shift4 Payments |
| 1-Year Return | 69.63% | 9.39% | SolarWinds |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.02 | 2.21 | Shift4 Payments |
| Enterprise Value | $4.17B | $8.37B | Shift4 Payments |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.23 | 2.32 | Shift4 Payments |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 89.91% | 30.27% | SolarWinds |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $5 | $52 | Shift4 Payments |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.64 | $2.66 | Shift4 Payments |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.88 | 1.81 | SolarWinds |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
SolarWinds vs Shift4 Payments Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.93% | 31.60% | 43.67% | 30.03% |
| Shift4 Payments | -1.93% | -0.40% | -16.16% | 1.61% | -6.57% | -18.08% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | 69.63% | 49.96% | 13.44% | 16.66% | 16.66% | 16.66% |
| Shift4 Payments | 9.39% | 93.31% | 72.87% | 164.61% | 164.61% | 164.61% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: SolarWinds vs Shift4 Payments
| Metric | SWI | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.20B | $7.97B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 3,401,325 | 3,444,978 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,124,205 | 1,933,193 |
| Last Close | $18.49 | $88.75 |
| 52 Week Range | $10.14 - $18.55 | $68.09 - $127.50 |
| % from 52W High | -0.32% | -30.39% |
| All-Time High | $25.68 (Dec 07, 2020) | $127.50 (Feb 17, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -28.00% | -30.39% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.06% | 0.17% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.06% | -0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 89.67 | 186.68 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.16 | $9.14 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.51 | $44.14 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $188.30M | $512.00M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $201.12M | $417.24M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: SolarWinds vs Shift4 Payments
| Metric | SWI | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.89 | 33.90 |
| Forward P/E | 17.28 | 18.75 |
| PEG Ratio | 17.28 | -0.83 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.02 | 2.21 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.26 | 9.87 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.20B | $7.97B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.17B | $8.37B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.23 | 2.32 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.25 | 13.76 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.88 | 1.81 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.16 | $9.14 |
Financial Statements Comparison: SolarWinds 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) | SWI | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $210.31M | $848.30M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $21.21M | $591.30M |
| Gross Profit | $189.10M | $257.00M |
| Research & Development | $28.02M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $60.35M | $21.70M |
| EBITDA | $72.06M | $121.10M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $37.29M | $11.40M |
| Income Tax | $-35.38M | $-8.10M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $72.67M | $19.50M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SWI | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $251.85M | $1.17B |
| Total Current Assets | $403.51M | $1.84B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $475.26M | $1.36B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.23B | $2.18B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.40B | $1.02B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.11B | $-259.60M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $0 | $334.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SWI | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $69.44M | $120.40M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.15M | $-31.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $67.82M | $44.80M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-5.98M | $-62.90M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SWI | FOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.92M | 11.13M |
| Short Ratio | 1.29 | 9.68 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.17% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 3,401,325 | 3,444,978 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,124,205 | 1,933,193 |
| Shares Outstanding | 171.57M | 69.26M |
| Float Shares | 56.85M | 54.20M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 1.34% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: SolarWinds vs Shift4 Payments
| Metric | SWI | 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 |