Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsPaymentus Holdings, Inc. (PAY)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$146.02
-0.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $423.04B
PAY
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.
$25.10
+0.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 5255% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $1.20B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 5.6%. ORCL trades at a lower P/E of 27.7x. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
PAY
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.2%
Fair Value
$244.26
Current Price
$146.02
$98.24 discount
Margin of Safety
-0.8%
Fair Value
$24.34
Current Price
$25.10
$0.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 51.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 28.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
5.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PAY
The strongest argument for PAY centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 28.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PAY
The primary concerns for PAY are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 48.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
PAY is growing revenue faster at 28.1% — sustainability is the question.
PAY generates stronger free cash flow (45M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Oracle Corporation
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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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Paymentus Holdings, Inc. provides electronic bill submission and payment services. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington with additional offices in the United States, Canada, and India.
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