Box Inc (BOX)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
BOX
Box Inc
$33.49
+2.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.61B
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$388.41
+2.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $318.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 830% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $1.23B). BOX leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 2.7%. BOX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. BOX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BOX
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PANW
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.2%
Fair Value
$39.67
Current Price
$33.49
$6.18 discount
Margin of Safety
+22.1%
Fair Value
$500.75
Current Price
$388.41
$112.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 70 in profit
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 34.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.5x book value
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BOX
The strongest argument for BOX centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BOX
The primary concerns for BOX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 49.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 999.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BOX profiles as a value stock while PANW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PANW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 34.5% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BOX scores higher overall (67/100 vs 49/100). PANW offers better value entry with a 22.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Box Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Box, Inc. provides a cloud content management platform that enables organizations of various sizes to manage and share their content from anywhere and on any device. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Visit Website →Palo Alto Networks Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity platform solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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