Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsPagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$351.72
-0.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $299.44B
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
$17.80
-1.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 726% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $1.39B). PGY leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 2.7%. PGY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.04. PGY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
PANW
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PGY
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.6%
Fair Value
$498.68
Current Price
$351.72
$146.96 discount
Margin of Safety
+2.5%
Fair Value
$13.20
Current Price
$17.80
$4.60 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 143.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.3%
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.4x book value
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PGY
The strongest argument for PGY centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 914.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PGY
The primary concerns for PGY are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PGY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PGY carries more volatility with a beta of 5.52 — 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
PGY scores higher overall (71/100 vs 51/100) and 18.6% revenue growth. PANW offers better value entry with a 26.6% margin of safety. 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.
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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