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.

Assessing Growth for NYSE:FOUR

A key component of ChartMill's stock assessment is the Growth Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse growth factors, such as EPS and revenue growth, considering both past performance and future projections. NYSE:FOUR has received a 8 out of 10:

• FOUR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 154.00%, which is quite impressive.
• The Revenue has grown by 29.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
• The Revenue has been growing by 39.69% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
• 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.
• FOUR is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 29.26% yearly.

Health Examination for NYSE:FOUR

ChartMill utilizes a Health Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of liquidity and solvency ratios, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:FOUR has earned a 5 out of 10:

• FOUR has a better Altman-Z score (2.93) than 83.50% of its industry peers.
• 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.
• The Current ratio of FOUR (3.32) is better than 87.38% of its industry peers.
• 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.
• The Quick ratio of FOUR (3.31) is better than 88.35% of its industry peers.

What does the Profitability looks like for NYSE:FOUR

ChartMill assigns a Profitability Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different profitability ratios and margins, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NYSE:FOUR scores a 5 out of 10:

• FOUR has a Return On Assets of 3.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: FOUR outperforms 77.67% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of FOUR (25.41%) is better than 88.35% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.18%, FOUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.70% of the companies in the same industry.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FOUR has grown nicely.

Why is NYSE:FOUR a setup?

In addition to the Technical Rating, ChartMill provides a Setup Rating for each stock. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, assesses the level of consolidation in the stock based on multiple short-term technical indicators. Currently, NYSE:FOUR has a 9 as its setup rating, indicating its current consolidation status.

FOUR has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 76.66, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

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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.