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    Shopify (SHOP) AI Checkout Push Keeps Its Undervalued Narrative In Focus

    Simply Wall St·10/05/2026 08:16:48
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    Shopify (NasdaqGS:SHOP) is pushing deeper into AI-powered commerce, expanding its systems so browser-based AI agents can place orders directly through Shopify Checkout and Shop Pay. This move puts its infrastructure investments in sharper focus.

    Recent trading shows buyers leaning back in, with a 1-day share price return of 1.54% and a 90-day share price gain of 24.21% building short-term momentum, even as the year-to-date share price return is down 3.70% and the 1-year total shareholder return is down 7.97%. At the same time, the 3-year total shareholder return of about 18x highlights how strongly Shopify has rewarded longer term holders.

    Scan beyond Shopify and see how other AI infrastructure plays are setting up right now through our curated list of 90 AI infrastructure stocks in this space.

    Shopify now trades with fresh AI enthusiasm in the price and a mixed recent return profile in the rear-view mirror. Does that balance of excitement and scars still tilt the risk and reward toward buyers?

    Most Popular Narrative: 28% Undervalued

    Against a last close of $151.39, the most followed narrative pegs Shopify's fair value at $210.47, implying a wide valuation gap that long-term holders are watching closely.

    I believe Shopify has become one of the core pieces of infrastructure behind global entrepreneurship. And with most of its revenue now tied to merchant activity, Shopify increasingly benefits directly as the businesses built on top of it grow.

    See why 4 investors see Shopify as 28% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $210.47 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the Shopify narrative can be knocked off course if AI adoption benefits low-cost competitors more than its ecosystem, or if rich expectations meet slower execution.

    Find out about the key risks to this Shopify narrative.

    Another View On Shopify Using Market Ratios

    The narrative fair value suggests Shopify is 28% undervalued at $210.47, yet the market ratios tell a tougher story. At a P/E of 101x, the stock trades well above the US IT sector on 21.9x, and also above peer averages at 66.2x.

    Our fair ratio estimate sits at 49.2x, which is less than half of the current P/E. That kind of gap can keep the upside capped if sentiment cools or earnings progress slows, so the key question for investors is how long the market will keep paying such a steep premium.

    See what the numbers say about this price in more detail by checking our valuation breakdown through See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NasdaqGS:SHOP P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026
    NasdaqGS:SHOP P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026

    Next Steps

    If the mixed signals around Shopify leave you torn, move quickly from reading to testing the numbers yourself and weigh the trade off between its strengths and weak spots. A good place to start is by lining up the 1 key reward against the 2 important warning signs flagged in 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.