NYSE:FOUR—Positioned as a High-Growth Stock, Ready for a Potential Breakout.

Growth investors are on the lookout for stocks displaying robust revenue and EPS growth. In this analysis, we'll assess whether SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC-CLASS A (NYSE:FOUR) aligns with growth investing criteria, especially as it consolidates and signals a possible breakout. As always, investors should conduct their own research, but SHIFT4 PAYMENTS INC-CLASS A has surfaced on our radar for growth with base formation, warranting further examination.

How We Gauge Growth for NYSE:FOUR

ChartMill employs its own Growth Rating system for all stocks. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived by evaluating different growth factors, such as EPS and revenue growth, taking into account both past performance and future projections. NYSE:FOUR has earned a 8 for growth:

• The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 154.00% over the past year.
• FOUR shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.20%.
• FOUR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.69% yearly.
• Based on estimates for the next years, FOUR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.86% on average per year.
• Based on estimates for the next years, FOUR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 29.26% on average per year.

Unpacking NYSE:FOUR's Health Rating

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Health Rating to each stock. The score is computed by evaluating various liquidity and solvency ratios and ranges from 0 to 10. NYSE:FOUR was assigned a score of 6 for health:

• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.79, FOUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.01, FOUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.
• FOUR has a Current Ratio of 3.32. This indicates that FOUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.32, FOUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.25% of the companies in the same industry.
• FOUR has a Quick Ratio of 3.31. This indicates that FOUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• FOUR's Quick ratio of 3.31 is amongst the best of the industry. FOUR outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.

How do we evaluate the Profitability for NYSE:FOUR?

ChartMill's Profitability Rating offers a unique perspective on stock analysis, providing scores from 0 to 10. These ratings consider a wide range of profitability metrics and margins, both in comparison to industry peers and on their own merits. For NYSE:FOUR, the assigned 5 is a significant indicator of profitability:

• The Return On Assets of FOUR (3.84%) is better than 78.43% of its industry peers.
• FOUR's Return On Equity of 25.41% is amongst the best of the industry. FOUR outperforms 89.22% of its industry peers.
• FOUR's Return On Invested Capital of 5.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FOUR outperforms 78.43% of its industry peers.
• FOUR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

How does the Setup look for NYSE:FOUR

Next to the Technical Rating, the Setup Rating of a stock determines to which extend the stock is consolidating. This score also ranges from 0 to 10 and is updated daily. The setup score evaluates various short term technical indicators. For NYSE:FOUR this score is currently 7:

Besides having an excellent technical rating, FOUR also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 75.80. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

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Keep in mind

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice in any way. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.