Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsPagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$330.65
+13.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $270.47B
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
$19.97
-1.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.80B
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 68/100 (B-).
PANW
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PGY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.1%
Fair Value
$501.81
Current Price
$330.65
$171.16 discount
Margin of Safety
+3.3%
Fair Value
$13.31
Current Price
$19.97
$6.66 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 143.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.3%
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.8x 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 34.4% 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 295.2x 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 5.37 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 34.4% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (788M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PGY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100) and 18.6% revenue growth. PANW offers better value entry with a 34.1% 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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