Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)vsArista Networks (ANET)
AMZN
Amazon.com Inc
$211.71
+2.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.20T
ANET
Arista Networks
$135.01
+3.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $164.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Amazon.com Inc generates 7861% more annual revenue ($716.92B vs $9.01B). ANET leads profitability with a 39.0% profit margin vs 10.8%. ANET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.85. ANET earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
AMZN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
ANET
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-95.3%
Fair Value
$106.12
Current Price
$211.71
$105.59 premium
Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Fair Value
$102.74
Current Price
$135.01
$32.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 14.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 28.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMZN
The strongest argument for AMZN centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.0% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 28.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMZN
The primary concerns for AMZN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMZN profiles as a value stock while ANET is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ANET carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
ANET is growing revenue faster at 28.9% — sustainability is the question.
AMZN generates stronger free cash flow (14.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ANET scores higher overall (69/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 39.0% margins and 28.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Amazon.com Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world, as well as the world's most valuable brand.
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TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Arista Networks (formerly Arastra) is an American computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.
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