FOUR
FOUR's valuation is expensive, fundamentals are somewhat mixed, while forward estimates point to improving growth and profitability, though estimates vary widely.
FOUR vs Historical averages
| Metric | Current | AverageAverage | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 77x | 52x | 48% higher+48% |
| PE percentile | 84 | 50 | 69% higher+69% |
| EPS | $0.58 | $0.66 | 12% lower-12% |
| FCF | $513.5M | $188.7M | 172% higher+172% |
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FOUR’s fundamentals are mixed relative to their historical averages, while its earnings multiple is higher.
FOUR Forward outlook
| Metric | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Forward valuation | Strongly improving |
| Forward earnings | Strong growth |
| Forward revenue | Growth |
| Forward profitability | Strongly expanding |
| Analyst coverage | Moderate |
| Estimate dispersion | Wide |
FOUR’s outlook is generally improving, though analysts differ widely on the estimates.
FOUR PE Valuation
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FOUR Earnings Per Share
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FOUR Quarterly Revenue
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FOUR Free Cash Flow
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FOUR Total Shares
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FOUR Net Leverage
Quarterly Net Leverage uses the last 12 months of EBITDA. A falling multiple generally indicates less debt relative to earnings capacity. Negative values mean net cash; missing data or nonpositive LTM EBITDA are N/A. The table shows each period’s Net Leverage and status.
FOUR PE vs Technology Sector
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FOUR Weekly Price
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FOUR Weekly Moving Averages
This chart compares FOUR's 8, 20, 50, 100, and 200-week moving averages from 2020 onward. Shorter averages react faster to price changes, while longer averages show the broader trend.
FOUR Yearly ROI
Each line starts at 0% using the year’s first dependable weekly close and tracks the return through December, or through the latest available week for the current year.
MSFT
MSFT's valuation is attractive, fundamentals are above averages and forward estimates point to earnings and revenue growth despite pressure on margins.
MSFT vs Historical averages
| Metric | Current | AverageAverage | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28x | 32x | 14% lower-14% |
| PE percentile | 23 | 50 | 55% lower-55% |
| EPS | $17.95 | $10.53 | 70% higher+70% |
| FCF | $67B | $65.3B | 3% higher+3% |
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MSFT’s earnings and cash flow are above their historical averages, while its earnings multiple is lower.
MSFT Forward outlook
| Metric | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Forward valuation | Improving |
| Forward earnings | Growth |
| Forward revenue | Growth |
| Forward profitability | Contracting |
| Analyst coverage | Moderate |
| Estimate dispersion | Tight |
MSFT’s outlook is generally improving, with narrowing profit margins the main concern.
MSFT PE Valuation
This table applies MSFT's historical price-to-earnings (PE) landmarks to current earnings. The implied prices are valuation scenarios, not price forecasts or targets.
MSFT Earnings Per Share
This chart tracks MSFT's trailing twelve-month diluted earnings per share, calculated from four consecutive reported quarters to reduce seasonal noise.
MSFT Quarterly Revenue
This chart tracks MSFT's quarterly revenue over time and shows how sales are changing from year to year.
MSFT Free Cash Flow
This chart tracks MSFT's free cash flow over time, showing whether the business is consistently generating cash after operating costs and capital spending.
MSFT Total Shares
This chart tracks changes in MSFT's diluted share count. A rising count can dilute existing owners, while a falling count often reflects share repurchases.
MSFT Net Leverage
Quarterly Net Leverage uses the last 12 months of EBITDA. A falling multiple generally indicates less debt relative to earnings capacity. Negative values mean net cash; missing data or nonpositive LTM EBITDA are N/A. The table shows each period’s Net Leverage and status.
MSFT PE vs Technology Sector
This chart compares MSFT's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio with the Technology sector average. A discount or premium can reflect differences in expected growth, profitability, or risk.
MSFT Weekly Price
This chart uses MSFT's weekly closing prices to show the longer-term trend. The lower panes show weekly RSI and Stochastic momentum.
MSFT Weekly Moving Averages
This chart compares MSFT's 8, 20, 50, 100, and 200-week moving averages from 2020 onward. Shorter averages react faster to price changes, while longer averages show the broader trend.
MSFT Yearly ROI
Each line starts at 0% using the year’s first dependable weekly close and tracks the return through December, or through the latest available week for the current year.