Global Payments Inc (GPN)vsLichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (LICN)
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$88.29
-0.29%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $24.54B
LICN
Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
$1.04
-3.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.90M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Global Payments Inc generates 41530% more annual revenue ($10.21B vs $24.52M). GPN leads profitability with a -9.2% profit margin vs -89.6%. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
GPN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LICN
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+49.5%
Fair Value
$142.91
Current Price
$88.29
$54.62 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LICN.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 68.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -4.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 95.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -39.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 56.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 68.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LICN
The strongest argument for LICN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LICN
The primary concerns for LICN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GPN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LICN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GPN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
GPN is growing revenue faster at 68.6% — sustainability is the question.
GPN generates stronger free cash flow (427M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (59/100 vs 29/100) and 68.6% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Global Payments Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Global Payments Inc. is an American company providing financial technology services globally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Visit Website →Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Lichen China Limited, an investment holding company, provides financial and taxation, education support, and software and maintenance services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Jinjiang, China.
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