Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS)vsFormula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR (FORTY)
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
$40.95
-1.28%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.26B
FORTY
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
$126.00
-8.86%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Information Services Inc generates 317% more annual revenue ($11.44B vs $2.75B). FIS leads profitability with a 23.4% profit margin vs 22.7%. FIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.22. FIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 87/100 (A).
FIS
Exceptional Buy87
out of 100
Grade: A
FORTY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$52.51
Current Price
$40.95
$11.56 discount
Margin of Safety
-79.8%
Fair Value
$74.26
Current Price
$126.00
$51.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 3041.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Earnings expanding 82.8% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
19.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FIS
The strongest argument for FIS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.4% and operating margin at 16.4%. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FORTY
The strongest argument for FORTY centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 11.1%. Revenue growth of 19.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FIS
The primary concerns for FIS are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FORTY
The primary concerns for FORTY are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FIS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
FIS is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FIS scores higher overall (87/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 23.4% margins and 30.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
FIS is an American Fortune 500 company which offers a wide range of financial products and services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS employs approximately 63,000 people worldwide. FIS is most known for its development of Financial Technology, or FinTech, and as of Q2 2020 it offers its solutions in three primary segments: Merchant Solutions, Banking Solutions, and Capital Market Solutions.
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd., provides software, proprietary and non-proprietary software, and software product marketing and support services in Israel and internationally. The company is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel.
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