Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
ADBE
Adobe Systems Incorporated
$237.25
-0.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $98.06B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$146.02
-0.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $423.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 162% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $24.45B). ADBE leads profitability with a 29.5% profit margin vs 25.3%. ADBE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ADBE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.7%
Fair Value
$421.20
Current Price
$237.25
$183.95 discount
Margin of Safety
+40.2%
Fair Value
$244.26
Current Price
$146.02
$98.24 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.5x book value
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADBE
The strongest argument for ADBE centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 37.8%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ADBE
The primary concerns for ADBE are Price/Book.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADBE profiles as a mature stock while ORCL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
ADBE generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. ADBE offers better value entry with a 43.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Adobe Inc. is an American multinational computer software company. Incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in San Jose, California, it has historically specialized in software for the creation and publication of a wide range of content, including graphics, photography, illustration, animation, multimedia, motion pictures and print. The company has expanded into digital marketing management software. Adobe has millions of users worldwide. Flagship products include: Photoshop image editing software, Adobe Illustrator vector-based illustration software, Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Portable Document Format (PDF), plus a host of tools primarily for audio-visual content creation, editing and publishing.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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