Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$153.22
-2.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.28B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$168.95
-1.20%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $217.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SAP SE ADR generates 272% more annual revenue ($36.80B vs $9.89B). SAP leads profitability with a 19.5% profit margin vs 13.0%. SAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. SAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
PANW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SAP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-81.9%
Fair Value
$84.24
Current Price
$153.22
$68.98 premium
Margin of Safety
-88.8%
Fair Value
$104.04
Current Price
$168.95
$64.91 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
3.3% revenue growth
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 : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.5% and operating margin at 29.2%. PEG of 0.79 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 87.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SAP
The primary concerns for SAP are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 14.9% — sustainability is the question.
SAP generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PANW scores higher overall (58/100 vs 58/100) and 14.9% revenue growth. 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.
SAP SE ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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