Intuit Inc (INTU)vsServiceNow Inc (NOW)
INTU
Intuit Inc
$455.56
+0.07%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $127.81B
NOW
ServiceNow Inc
$110.38
-2.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $121.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Intuit Inc generates 52% more annual revenue ($20.12B vs $13.28B). INTU leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 13.2%. NOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. INTU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
INTU
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
NOW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-335.0%
Fair Value
$104.65
Current Price
$455.56
$350.91 premium
Margin of Safety
-454.2%
Fair Value
$20.44
Current Price
$110.38
$89.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 41.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 18.5%
Trading at 8.9x book value
3.4% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTU
The strongest argument for INTU centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 15.7%. Revenue growth of 41.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NOW
The strongest argument for NOW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : INTU
The primary concerns for INTU are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NOW
The primary concerns for NOW are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 68.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
INTU is growing revenue faster at 41.0% — sustainability is the question.
NOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
INTU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins and 41.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Intuit Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Intuit Inc. is an American business that specializes in financial software. Intuit's products include the tax preparation application TurboTax, personal finance app Mint and the small business accounting program QuickBooks.
ServiceNow Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
ServiceNow is an American software company based in Santa Clara, California that develops a cloud computing platform to help companies manage digital workflows for enterprise operations.
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