Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsPagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$314.15
+3.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $273.25B
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
$17.64
+8.96%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 698% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $1.33B). PANW leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 7.4%. PGY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.05. PGY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
PANW
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
PGY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.8%
Fair Value
$467.52
Current Price
$314.15
$153.37 discount
Margin of Safety
-0.3%
Fair Value
$12.83
Current Price
$17.64
$4.81 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 31.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 183.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.2x book value
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
8.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 31.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PGY
The strongest argument for PGY centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 294.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PGY
The primary concerns for PGY are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PGY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PGY carries more volatility with a beta of 5.34 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 31.1% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (788M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PGY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 47/100). PANW offers better value entry with a 32.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. is a financial technology company in Israel, the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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