CoreWeave, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CRWV)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
CRWV
CoreWeave, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$119.01
+6.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $58.95B
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$181.08
+1.92%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $145.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 93% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $5.13B). PANW leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs -22.7%. PANW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CRWV
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
PANW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-77.4%
Fair Value
$53.63
Current Price
$119.01
$65.38 premium
Margin of Safety
+60.3%
Fair Value
$455.52
Current Price
$181.08
$274.44 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 110.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.9x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -50.3% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 13.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWV
The strongest argument for CRWV centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 110.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 14.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRWV
The primary concerns for CRWV are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 100.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWV profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PANW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRWV is growing revenue faster at 110.4% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (470M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PANW scores higher overall (56/100 vs 30/100) and 14.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CoreWeave, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
CoreWeave, Inc. operates a cloud platform that provides scaling, support, and acceleration for GenAI. The company is headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey.
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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