STNE

STNE

Data updated: 2026-07-21 (ET) · Current price: $11.255

ProfitabilityGrowthValuationMoatStability
HOLD
Score: 70 / 100
Valuation is within reasonable range — hold and wait for a better entry point
Profitability
78
Growth
66
Valuation
93
Moat
54
Stability
37

Business Quality

ROE · Gross Margin · Revenue Growth

ROE

14.7%

Quality threshold: > 15%

Gross Margin

72.4%

Quality threshold: > 40%

Rev. Growth (5yr)

6.5%

Quality threshold: > 5%

5-Year ROE: |5-Year Gross Margin:

Financial Strength

Debt Ratio · Free Cash Flow · Current Ratio

Debt / Equity

3.89

Quality threshold: < 0.5

FCF (5yr avg)

-0.4B $

Quality threshold: > 0

Current Ratio

1.33x

Quality threshold: > 1.5

FCF Trend (B USD)

$3.2B2022
$-0.0B2023
$-4.4B2024

Valuation

Intrinsic Value · Margin of Safety

Owner Earnings

$1.8B

Net Income + D&A - CapEx

Current Price

$11.26

Source: Alpha Vantage

💡 Valuation Note: Intrinsic value based on DCF model, adjustable above. Visit the DCF Calculator for full three-stage valuation.

Buffett-Style Analysis

Reading STNE's numbers through Buffett's four principles

STNE (STNE) earns a ValueOS Score of 70/100 — a HOLD signal. The score blends Business Quality (31/40), Financial Strength (11/30) and Valuation (28/30), each measured against the framework Warren Buffett laid out across six decades of shareholder letters.

Business Quality. Buffett looks for “wonderful businesses” — high returns on equity, pricing power, and durable growth. STNE shows a return on equity near 14.7% and a gross margin around 72.4%, with five-year revenue growth of 6.5%. Strong, consistent margins are the footprint of a business that can raise prices without losing customers.

Financial Strength. “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” STNE's debt-to-equity sits at 3.89 and its current ratio is 1.33x. A low debt load and healthy free cash flow give the company the financial fortitude Buffett demands before he ever considers the price.

Valuation & Moat. Our DCF model estimates an intrinsic value of roughly $-49B for STNE. Its competitive moat is rated “Narrow Moat” — the durable advantage that lets a great business keep compounding. Price is what you pay; value is what you get, so always weigh this score against the current $11.26 quote.

This analysis is generated from public SEC filings and current market data for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Verify all figures and do your own research before making any decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ValueOS Score for STNE (STNE)?

The ValueOS Score for STNE is 70/100 with a verdict of "HOLD". It blends Business Quality (31/40), Financial Strength (11/30) and Valuation (28/30), each scored against Buffett's investing principles.

Is STNE a good investment according to Buffett's criteria?

STNE shows a return on equity of 14.7% and a gross margin of 72.4%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 3.89 and current ratio is 1.33x. A higher ValueOS Score signals stronger alignment with Buffett's preference for durable, low-debt, high-moat businesses — but this is analysis, not investment advice.

Does STNE have an economic moat?

Our Moat Analyzer rates STNE's competitive advantage as "Narrow Moat". A wide moat — pricing power, switching costs, network effects, or cost leadership — is central to Buffett's long-term thesis. Open the Moat Analyzer for the full breakdown.

How is the ValueOS Score calculated?

The score is computed from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and current market prices: Business Quality (ROE, gross margin, revenue growth), Financial Strength (debt, free cash flow, liquidity) and Valuation (intrinsic value vs. price via DCF). All figures come from public filings, never estimates.

Complete Your Analysis

"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."

— Warren Buffett