NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
$228.87
+0.66%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.27T
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$371.76
+0.76%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $270.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NVIDIA Corporation generates 2539% more annual revenue ($302.97B vs $11.48B). NVDA leads profitability with a 63.7% profit margin vs 2.7%. NVDA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. NVDA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
NVDA
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
PANW
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-53.4%
Fair Value
$143.03
Current Price
$228.87
$85.84 premium
Margin of Safety
+27.4%
Fair Value
$500.75
Current Price
$371.76
$128.99 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 84 in profit
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 66.2%
Revenue surging 105.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 127.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 34.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 24.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.0x book value
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVDA
The strongest argument for NVDA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.7% and operating margin at 66.2%. Revenue growth of 105.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NVDA
The primary concerns for NVDA are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 295.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVDA profiles as a growth stock while PANW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVDA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.22 — expect wider price swings.
NVDA is growing revenue faster at 105.9% — sustainability is the question.
NVDA generates stronger free cash flow (21.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVDA scores higher overall (80/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 63.7% margins and 105.9% revenue growth. PANW offers better value entry with a 27.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
NVIDIA Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational technology company incorporated in Delaware and based in Santa Clara, California. It designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets, as well as system on a chip units (SoCs) for the mobile computing and automotive market.
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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