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Shopify Inc
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Economic Moat

Wide

Market Cap

139B USD

Industry

Technology

In the bustling world of e-commerce, Shopify Inc. has carved out a distinctive niche, transforming how businesses operate online. Founded in 2006 by Tobias Lütke, Daniel Weinand, and Scott Lake, the company set out on a mission to simplify the process of selling goods on the internet. Shopify's unique approach lies in its comprehensive platform that offers entrepreneurs and large enterprises alike an access point to start, manage, and scale their businesses with ease. By providing an all-in-one suite of services—from customizable storefronts and payment processing to inventory management and marketing tools—Shopify eliminates many traditional barriers to entry for online retailers. The platform's flexibility and user-friendliness have been key drivers for its rapid adoption among a diverse range of businesses. Shopify's revenue model is primarily driven by subscription fees and merchant solutions. Businesses pay a monthly subscription fee to access its platform, offering tiered plans that cater to different sizes and needs, from small start-ups to large-scale enterprises. Beyond subscriptions, Shopify generates substantial income through its merchant solutions, which include payment processing fees from Shopify Payments, transaction fees from other payment gateways, and revenue from shipping and fulfillment services. This dual revenue stream not only allows Shopify to scale alongside its merchants but also aligns its success with theirs, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem. As e-commerce continues to expand globally, Shopify remains at the forefront by continually enhancing its offerings and empowering a new generation of business owners.

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Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

Our research into Economic Moat performance spans the past 10 years and focuses on companies with a wide economic moat. For this analysis, we calculated the average stock price returns of these companies, comparing them to the performance of the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The results were compelling: wide moat stocks achieved a remarkable +645% average return, compared to +188% for the broader market. This difference highlights the long-term benefits of investing in businesses that can maintain their market position and pricing power over time.

Note: This research does not account for survivorship bias. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Determining whether a company has an economic moat requires both a deep dive into financial metrics and a qualitative assessment of its competitive position. Our analysts conduct a rigorous evaluation that focuses on identifying structural advantages that enable a company to sustain profitability and defend its market share over the long term.

The process begins with an analysis of a company’s historical financial performance. We assess how consistently the company has generated returns above its cost of capital and whether those returns have been stable or improving. However, financial performance alone doesn’t reveal the full picture. To understand the sources of these advantages, we evaluate five key drivers of economic moats:

Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

By examining these factors in combination with a company’s financial performance and market positioning, we classify each company into one of three categories:

This rigorous evaluation ensures that our moat ratings are both comprehensive and reliable, giving investors the tools they need to make well-informed, long-term decisions.

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