Arista Networks (ANET)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
ANET
Arista Networks
$184.26
-1.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $223.21B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$139.56
-3.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $388.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 581% more annual revenue ($71.78B vs $10.54B). ANET leads profitability with a 38.4% profit margin vs 26.4%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ANET
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
ORCL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.6%
Fair Value
$585.93
Current Price
$184.26
$401.67 discount
Margin of Safety
-17.9%
Fair Value
$106.97
Current Price
$139.56
$32.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.4%
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Earnings expanding 54.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.4% and operating margin at 45.4%. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 35.6%. Revenue growth of 29.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 55.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.77 — expect wider price swings.
ANET is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — sustainability is the question.
ANET generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 26.4% margins and 29.6% revenue growth. ANET offers better value entry with a 70.6% margin of safety. 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.
Arista Networks
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Arista Networks (formerly Arastra) is an American computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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