Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Shift4 Payments Inc - Class A (FOUR) - $65.60 as of 11/21/2025 3:45:10 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
57 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for FOUR
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for FOUR
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for FOUR
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for FOUR
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for FOUR (57 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for FOUR
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | FOUR |
| Company Name | Shift4 Payments Inc - Class A |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) is a leading provider of integrated payment processing and technology solutions, headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in enhancing transaction efficiency across various sectors, including hospitality, retail, and e-commerce, through its innovative and secure services. By harnessing data-driven insights, Shift4 empowers businesses to optimize their payment operations and drive growth, making it a significant player in the dynamic digital payments ecosystem. With a comprehensive platform that supports a wide array of payment options, Shift4 is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of its clients in an increasingly cashless world. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 65.60 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 57.93 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/21/2025 3:45:10 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,916,159 |
| Average Daily Volume | 2,567,267 |
| 52-Week High | 127.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 61.23 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 7.14% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 30.65 |
| Industry PE | 54.22 |
| Sector PE | 65.42 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 50.99 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 2.93 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 19.39 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 34.83 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.38 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 22.37 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 10.14 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 6.48 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 12.58 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.24 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.50 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.55 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.97 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 15 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 67,565,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,432,264,000 |
| Institutional Ownership | 129.80% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -76.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 166.36% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.14 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.86 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 3.89 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 194,800,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 229,600,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 86,200,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 29.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 35.42% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 11.50% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,511,500,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,211,900,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 455,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,508,300,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -942,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,154,100,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,750,200,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 4,019,800,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.27 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.29 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 806,600,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 653,300,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,669,700,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 298,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 4.41 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 310,600,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 250,700,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.11 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -2.44 |
| MACD Signal | -2.54 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 59.11 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 84.31 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 109.51 |
| Beta | 1.68 |
| RSI | 37.46 |
| 50-Day SMA | 92.09 |
| 150-Day SMA | 77.32 |
| 200-Day SMA | 69.70 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/21/2025 11:15:34 PM EST |