Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsPalantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$436.45
+14.97%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $439.79B
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
$123.00
-0.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $298.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 456% more annual revenue ($29.02B vs $5.22B). PLTR leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 29.3%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. PLTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
AMAT
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PLTR
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMAT.
Margin of Safety
-61.1%
Fair Value
$76.67
Current Price
$123.00
$46.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Revenue surging 84.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 325.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.5x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 34.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PLTR
The strongest argument for PLTR centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 46.2%. Revenue growth of 84.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 52.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PLTR
The primary concerns for PLTR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 150.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a mature stock while PLTR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
PLTR is growing revenue faster at 84.7% — sustainability is the question.
PLTR generates stronger free cash flow (892M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLTR scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 84.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
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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.
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