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Global Payments Inc is assigned a 5-star quantitative star rating, reflecting our opinion that this share class offers a compelling opportunity for investors. The stock currently trades at a 23% discount to our quantitative fair value estimate of $106.14 per share; however, some caution is warranted due to this estimate's medium uncertainty rating.

The firm's valuation metrics bolster our estimated fair value. A company's valuation metrics provide insights into the market's expectations for its future growth and profitability. Reflecting the firm's valuation is its book value yield of 110.9%, which lies in the top 30% globally. The market price is low relative to the book (accounting) value of the company's equity, which contributes to our view that shares are undervalued.

The company's balance sheet is an additional encouraging factor. Leverage can enable a company to invest in growth, potentially boosting shareholder value more than equity financing alone. The firm's EBITDA/interest coverage ratio of 4.2, for example, sits in the bottom 30% globally. Although the firm's ability to cover interest payments with EBITDA is limited, shares could sharply rebound if economic circumstances change or recent investments reduce fears of default. This characteristic further promotes our favorable price/fair value ratio.

The company's narrow economic moat rating suggests it should be able to maintain robust profitability for a decade or longer before competition erodes its advantage. In addition, the company's moderate financial health score is decent and doesn't seriously concern us with regard to financial distress.