Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsPaymentus Holdings, Inc. (PAY)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$371.76
+0.76%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $270.47B
PAY
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.
$32.30
-6.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 744% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $1.36B). PAY leads profitability with a 6.2% profit margin vs 2.7%. PAY trades at a lower P/E of 52.3x. PAY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PANW
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PAY
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+27.4%
Fair Value
$500.75
Current Price
$371.76
$128.99 discount
Margin of Safety
+42.9%
Fair Value
$42.98
Current Price
$32.30
$10.68 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Earnings expanding 81.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 28.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.0x book value
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
6.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PAY
The strongest argument for PAY centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 28.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : PAY
The primary concerns for PAY are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 52.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PAY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 34.4% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PAY scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100) and 28.8% revenue growth. PANW offers better value entry with a 27.4% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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.
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.
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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