Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc (DFIN)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
DFIN
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc
$36.74
-4.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.00B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$184.77
-1.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $192.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SAP SE ADR generates 4741% more annual revenue ($37.34B vs $771.40M). SAP leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 4.5%. DFIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. DFIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DFIN
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SAP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-64.2%
Fair Value
$25.13
Current Price
$36.74
$11.61 premium
Margin of Safety
-34.7%
Fair Value
$145.83
Current Price
$184.77
$38.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.7%
Earnings expanding 21.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 30.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
2.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.5% margin — thin
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DFIN
The strongest argument for DFIN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 30.0%. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DFIN
The primary concerns for DFIN are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SAP
No major red flags identified for SAP, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DFIN profiles as a value stock while SAP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
DFIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
SAP is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
SAP generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DFIN scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. is a global risk and compliance solutions company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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