Enphase Energy Inc (ENPH)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
ENPH
Enphase Energy Inc
$24.99
-16.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.05B
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$394.49
-3.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $279.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 764% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $1.33B). ENPH leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 2.7%. ENPH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. ENPH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
ENPH
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
PANW
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.7%
Fair Value
$55.86
Current Price
$24.99
$30.87 discount
Margin of Safety
+21.7%
Fair Value
$498.95
Current Price
$394.49
$104.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Revenue declined 19.6%
Earnings declined 3.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.7x book value
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ENPH
The strongest argument for ENPH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.75 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 : ENPH
The primary concerns for ENPH are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 855.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ENPH profiles as a declining stock while PANW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ENPH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — 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
ENPH scores higher overall (52/100 vs 49/100). PANW offers better value entry with a 21.7% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Enphase Energy Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Enphase Energy is an American energy technology company headquartered in Fremont, California. Enphase designs and manufactures software-driven home energy solutions that span solar generation, home energy storage and web-based monitoring and control.
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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