Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS)vsFiscalNote Holdings Inc. (NOTE)
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
$40.95
-1.28%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.26B
NOTE
FiscalNote Holdings Inc.
$0.18
-3.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.94M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Information Services Inc generates 11891% more annual revenue ($11.44B vs $95.41M). FIS leads profitability with a 23.4% profit margin vs -68.4%. FIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 87/100 (A).
FIS
Exceptional Buy87
out of 100
Grade: A
NOTE
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.2%
Fair Value
$52.61
Current Price
$40.95
$11.66 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.1%
Fair Value
$2.02
Current Price
$0.17
$1.84 discount
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
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -86.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 24.7%
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 : NOTE
The strongest argument for NOTE centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FIS
The primary concerns for FIS are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 growth stock while NOTE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
FIS generates stronger free cash flow (695M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIS scores higher overall (87/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 23.4% margins and 30.1% revenue growth. NOTE offers better value entry with a 43.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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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