Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$168.91
+0.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $136.64B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$20.38
-2.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 133021% more annual revenue ($13.17T vs $9.89B). PANW leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs -1.6%. PANW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.17. PANW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
PANW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-99.7%
Fair Value
$84.71
Current Price
$168.91
$84.20 premium
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$24.87
Current Price
$20.38
$4.49 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 50.0% year-over-year
Generating 898.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Currently unprofitable
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 : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 50.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 92.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a value stock while SONY is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PANW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
SONY is growing revenue faster at 50.0% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (898.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PANW scores higher overall (58/100 vs 47/100) and 14.9% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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