Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsSanmina Corporation (SANM)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$179.32
-1.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $145.43B
SANM
Sanmina Corporation
$217.82
+4.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sanmina Corporation generates 15% more annual revenue ($11.34B vs $9.89B). PANW leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 2.3%. SANM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. SANM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
PANW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SANM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.8%
Fair Value
$457.02
Current Price
$179.32
$277.70 discount
Margin of Safety
+18.9%
Fair Value
$184.12
Current Price
$217.82
$33.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 102.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 46.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
2.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 14.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SANM
The strongest argument for SANM centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 102.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 100.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SANM
The primary concerns for SANM are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a value stock while SANM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SANM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
SANM is growing revenue faster at 102.3% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (470M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SANM scores higher overall (68/100 vs 56/100) and 102.3% revenue growth. PANW offers better value entry with a 60.8% 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.
Sanmina Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Sanmina Corporation offers integrated solutions for manufacturing, components, products and repair, logistics and after-sales services globally. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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