
TSE:SHOP
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Shopify Inc. has received a mixed bag of reviews from experts, highlighting its robust business model and innovative strides in AI technology. Many analysts appreciate its strong quarterly earnings and growth prospects, especially in catering to small- and medium-sized businesses. However, a prevalent concern revolves around its high valuation metrics, with price-to-earnings (PE) ratios often exceeding 60x. This has led to a general hesitation among some analysts, who question the sustainability of its current trajectory without a commensurate decline in valuation. Despite the volatility and high prices, several experts see potential in Shopify's long-term growth and its ability to adapt to evolving market conditions.
Canada’s most dynamic growth story. It is Canada’s leading e-commerce enablement company. They are involved in things like payment solutions for online merchants, order management systems, inventory and promotion management systems, as well as more recently into shipping. Just reported great numbers. Management has predicted they will break even by the 4th quarter of this year and should post revenue between $580 million and $600 million. (Analysts’ price target is $75.71.)
A name that a lot of people have been looking at or investing in. He likes this. The last big run was pretty much due to their relationship with Amazon (AMZN-Q). Wouldn’t be surprised if it was taken out at some point by Amazon. The stock is not cheap, but you have to look at the growth rate against the valuation. If the PEG is not much over 1.5-2, you should be okay.
A great Canadian success story. Had an amazing year last year, so it is very hard to keep up with those types of comps. They enable small and medium-sized businesses. Because that is the largest actual part of the market, this company will continue to grow with those customers. On the larger size companies, they have done some deals to help break into that market. It is going to be very hard to repeat the performance of last year, so people should moderate their expectations somewhat.
This is for people who want to take a little bit of risk. Based in Ottawa and services through the e-commerce large and small create website. A small company can get in here and get all the same firepower that a larger company has. They have good feedback and good connections with the card issuers. They are also in the US with the big guys. (Analysts’ price target is $68.16.)
As Amazon (AMZN-Q) is destroying the rest of the retail world, this company is going along for the ride. They facilitate online retailers to use Amazon. They sort of transition a company into Amazon, to help with fulfilment, branding, marketing, searching, etc. Revenues have doubled over the past couple of years and will probably double over the next couple of years. Sitting on $400 million in cash. (Analysts’ price target is $68.41.)
This has done well since going public. There is a lot of momentum behind it. They are in the right space in terms of providing all the back-office systems for online retail, a sector that is growing very strongly. As a value manager, it is difficult for her to buy names like this, because there is so much momentum and the valuation is very high.
This is the most dynamic tech story in Canada, bar none. It was one of the hottest IPOs in 2015. A dominant platform player, and their solution is e-tailing in a box. Their core market is the small-medium-sized businesses, and the solutions they offer are web development, payment processing, order fulfilment, inventory management, sales promotion, management, shipping and even things like receivables and financing. Revenue grew at 89% in the latest quarter. While not profitable yet, they are making all the right strategic decisions, very reminiscent of what Amazon did in its early days. (Analysts’ price target is $68.42.)