Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vsTrimble Inc (TRMB)
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
$143.06
-3.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $342.15B
TRMB
Trimble Inc
$62.97
-3.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $14.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palantir Technologies Inc. generates 25% more annual revenue ($4.48B vs $3.59B). PLTR leads profitability with a 36.3% profit margin vs 11.8%. PLTR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.98. PLTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
PLTR
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
TRMB
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-337.0%
Fair Value
$29.48
Current Price
$143.06
$113.58 premium
Margin of Safety
+20.9%
Fair Value
$82.37
Current Price
$62.97
$19.40 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 648.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 80.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 46.3x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PLTR
The strongest argument for PLTR centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.3% and operating margin at 40.9%. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TRMB
The strongest argument for TRMB centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : PLTR
The primary concerns for PLTR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 227.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TRMB
The primary concerns for TRMB are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PLTR profiles as a growth stock while TRMB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.74 — expect wider price swings.
PLTR is growing revenue faster at 70.0% — sustainability is the question.
PLTR generates stronger free cash flow (764M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLTR scores higher overall (73/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 36.3% margins and 70.0% revenue growth. TRMB offers better value entry with a 20.9% 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.
Palantir Technologies Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Palantir Technologies Inc. creates and implements software platforms for the intelligence community in the United States to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Visit Website →Trimble Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Trimble Inc. is a Sunnyvale, California-based hardware, software and services technology company. Trimble services global industries in Agriculture, Building & Construction, Geospatial, Natural Resources and Utilities, Governments, Transportation and others. Trimble also does hardware development of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, scanners, laser rangefinders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), inertial navigation systems and software processing tools.
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