NYSE:FOUR qualifies as a high growth stock and is consolidating.

Groth investors are looking for stocks showing high revenue and EPS growth. We will have a look here to see if SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC-CLASS A (NYSE:FOUR) is suited for growth investing, while it is forming a base and may be ready to breakout. Investors should of course do their own research, but we spotted SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC-CLASS A showing up in our growth with base formation screen, so it may be worth spending some more time on it.

Unpacking NYSE:FOUR's Growth Rating

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Growth Rating to each stock. The score is computed by evaluating various growth aspects, like EPS and revenue growth. We take into account the history as well as the estimated future numbers. NYSE:FOUR was assigned a score of 8 for growth:

• FOUR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 163.41%, which is quite impressive.
• Looking at the last year, FOUR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 34.59%.
• FOUR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.69% yearly.
• FOUR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 31.86% yearly.
• The Revenue is expected to grow by 28.47% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth

What does the Health looks like for NYSE:FOUR

To gauge a stock's financial health, ChartMill utilizes a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive evaluation encompasses liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:FOUR has earned a 6 out of 10:

• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.34, FOUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.84, FOUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.62% of the companies in the same industry.
• FOUR has a Current Ratio of 3.24. This indicates that FOUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• FOUR has a Current ratio of 3.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. FOUR outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
• FOUR has a Quick Ratio of 3.23. This indicates that FOUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.23, FOUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.

Exploring NYSE:FOUR's Profitability

Discover ChartMill's exclusive Profitability Rating, a proprietary metric that assesses stocks on a scale of 0 to 10. It takes into consideration various profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. Notably, NYSE:FOUR has achieved a 5:

• The Return On Assets of FOUR (4.33%) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
• FOUR's Return On Equity of 31.47% is amongst the best of the industry. FOUR outperforms 92.93% of its industry peers.
• With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.44%, FOUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
• FOUR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

Looking at the Setup

In addition to the Technical Rating, ChartMill provides a Setup Rating for each stock. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, assesses the extent of consolidation in the stock based on multiple short-term technical indicators. Currently, NYSE:FOUR has a 8 as its setup rating:

FOUR has a bad technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 54.40, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

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Keep in mind

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.