Arista Networks (ANET)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
ANET
Arista Networks
$166.15
+2.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $212.91B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$213.68
+0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $554.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 594% more annual revenue ($67.36B vs $9.71B). ANET leads profitability with a 38.3% profit margin vs 25.4%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. ANET earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
ANET
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
ORCL
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.9%
Fair Value
$465.25
Current Price
$166.15
$299.10 discount
Margin of Safety
-79.9%
Fair Value
$104.69
Current Price
$213.68
$108.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.7%
Revenue surging 35.1% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 21.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 18.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.3% and operating margin at 42.7%. Revenue growth of 35.1% 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 25.4% and operating margin at 36.3%. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 58.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
ANET is growing revenue faster at 35.1% — sustainability is the question.
ANET generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ANET scores higher overall (72/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 38.3% margins and 35.1% revenue growth. 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.
Arista Networks
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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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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