Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS)vsFiscalNote Holdings Inc. (NOTE)
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
$47.60
-3.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $25.45B
NOTE
FiscalNote Holdings Inc.
$0.53
-24.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $12.68M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Information Services Inc generates 10299% more annual revenue ($10.68B vs $102.67M). FIS leads profitability with a 3.6% profit margin vs -54.3%. FIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FIS
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
NOTE
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.4%
Fair Value
$34.16
Current Price
$47.60
$13.44 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NOTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 88.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -64.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 24.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FIS
The strongest argument for FIS centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOTE
The strongest argument for NOTE centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FIS
The primary concerns for FIS are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NOTE
The primary concerns for NOTE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FIS profiles as a value stock while NOTE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FIS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
FIS is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
FIS generates stronger free cash flow (779M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIS scores higher overall (67/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
FiscalNote Holdings Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
FiscalNote Holdings Inc. is an AI-powered enterprise SaaS company that delivers global legal and regulatory information and data. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
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