Lightspeed Commerce Valuation

LSPD Stock  CAD 26.25  0.31  1.20%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Lightspeed Commerce secures a last-minute Real Value of C$27.95 per share. The latest price of the firm is C$26.25. Our model forecasts the value of Lightspeed Commerce from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of (0.14) %, return on equity of -0.0574, and Current Valuation of 3.05 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Lightspeed Commerce's valuation include:
Price Book
1.1986
Enterprise Value
B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
(20.34)
Price Sales
3.8896
Forward PE
39.0625
Undervalued
Today
26.25
Please note that Lightspeed Commerce's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Lightspeed Commerce is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Lightspeed Commerce's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Lightspeed Commerce is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Lightspeed Stock. However, Lightspeed Commerce's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  26.25 Real  27.95 Hype  26.14
The intrinsic value of Lightspeed Commerce's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Lightspeed Commerce's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
27.95
Real Value
30.48
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Lightspeed Commerce helps investors to forecast how Lightspeed stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Lightspeed Commerce more accurately as focusing exclusively on Lightspeed Commerce's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
-0.050.100.16
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
23.6126.1428.67
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Lightspeed Commerce's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Lightspeed Commerce's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Lightspeed Commerce's closest peers.

Lightspeed Commerce Cash

514.48 Million

Lightspeed Valuation Trend

Knowing Lightspeed Commerce's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both Lightspeed Commerce's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

Lightspeed Commerce Total Value Analysis

Lightspeed Commerce is now estimated to have takeover price of 3.05 B with market capitalization of 3.94 B, debt of 23.21 M, and cash on hands of 800.15 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Lightspeed Commerce fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
3.05 B
3.94 B
23.21 M
800.15 M

Lightspeed Commerce Investor Information

About 61.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book ratio of 1.2. Typically companies with comparable Price to Book (P/B) are able to outperform the market in the long run. Lightspeed Commerce recorded a loss per share of 1.25. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. Based on the measurements of operating efficiency obtained from Lightspeed Commerce's historical financial statements, Lightspeed Commerce is not in a good financial situation at the present time. It has a very high chance of going through financial crunch in December.

Lightspeed Commerce Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Lightspeed Commerce has an asset utilization ratio of 35.31 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$0.35 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Lightspeed Commerce is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Lightspeed Commerce Ownership Allocation

Lightspeed Commerce maintains a total of 151.92 Million outstanding shares. Over half of Lightspeed Commerce's outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutional investors are typically referred to as corporate investors that shop for positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Consequently, these institutions are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors in Lightspeed Commerce. Please watch out for any change in the institutional holdings of Lightspeed Commerce as this could mean something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company has, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Lightspeed Commerce Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 909.27 M. Net Loss for the year was (163.96 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 271.17 M.

About Lightspeed Commerce Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Lightspeed Commerce. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Lightspeed Commerce based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Lightspeed Commerce's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Lightspeed Commerce's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Lightspeed Commerce. We calculate exposure to Lightspeed Commerce's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Lightspeed Commerce's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit385.2 M404.5 M
Pretax Profit Margin(0.18)(0.19)
Operating Profit Margin(0.22)(0.23)
Net Loss(0.18)(0.19)
Gross Profit Margin 0.42  0.64 
When determining whether Lightspeed Commerce is a strong investment it is important to analyze Lightspeed Commerce's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Lightspeed Commerce's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Lightspeed Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Lightspeed Commerce's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Lightspeed Commerce is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Lightspeed Commerce's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.