AlphaStocks
2.7
Avoid

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR)

Financials / Transaction & Payment Processing Services

S&P MidCap 400

$42.58

Scores poorly across most models. Proceed with caution.

Avoid

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#84out of 92 in Financials

Is Shift4 Payments, Inc. a Good Investment in 2026?

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) scores 2.7 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Avoid rating. The Piotroski model rates Shift4 Payments, Inc. as Attractive (5/9). However, the Lynch model rates it Caution. Shift4 Payments, Inc. currently trades above its estimated fair value of $20, suggesting limited upside at current prices. Shift4 Payments, Inc. ranks #84 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E31.4ROE7.6Market Cap4B

Estimated Fair Value

$20.24110% above

Trading above estimated fair value — the market may be pricing in future growth.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Caution

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Neutral

Bottom half (rank 54%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) scores 2.7 out of 10, earning a Avoid rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value — the market may be pricing in future growth.
What is Shift4 Payments, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Shift4 Payments, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is FOUR overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $20, FOUR appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 110% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value — the market may be pricing in future growth.
How does FOUR compare to other Financials stocks?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. ranks #84 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 91% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about FOUR?
AlphaStocks evaluates FOUR using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 2.7/10.

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