Electronic Arts Inc (EA)vsSpotify Technology SA (SPOT)
EA
Electronic Arts Inc
$209.70
-0.10%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $52.92B
SPOT
Spotify Technology SA
$525.75
+0.77%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $111.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spotify Technology SA generates 131% more annual revenue ($18.11B vs $7.85B). SPOT leads profitability with a 18.4% profit margin vs 13.8%. EA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. EA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
EA
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SPOT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-80.5%
Fair Value
$112.02
Current Price
$209.70
$97.68 premium
Margin of Safety
-58.4%
Fair Value
$307.58
Current Price
$525.75
$218.17 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 97.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
18.9% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 222.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EA
The strongest argument for EA centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 18.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SPOT
The strongest argument for SPOT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 13.7%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EA
The primary concerns for EA are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 59.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SPOT
The primary concerns for SPOT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EA profiles as a growth stock while SPOT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPOT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
EA is growing revenue faster at 18.9% — sustainability is the question.
SPOT generates stronger free cash flow (910M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EA scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100) and 18.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Electronic Arts Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ELECTRONIC GAMING & MULTIMEDIA · USA
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is an American video game company headquartered in Redwood City, California. It is the second-largest gaming company in the Americas and Europe by revenue and market capitalization after Activision Blizzard and ahead of Take-Two Interactive, and Ubisoft as of May 2020.
Visit Website →Spotify Technology SA
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Spotify Technology SA, provides audio streaming services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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