Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
ARW
Arrow Electronics Inc
$219.09
-2.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.60B
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$272.05
+1.76%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $241.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arrow Electronics Inc generates 239% more annual revenue ($33.51B vs $9.89B). PANW leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 2.2%. ARW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. ARW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
ARW
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
PANW
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARW.
Margin of Safety
+39.7%
Fair Value
$441.96
Current Price
$272.05
$169.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 39.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 201.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
2.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARW
The strongest argument for ARW centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 39.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 14.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARW
The primary concerns for ARW are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 256.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PANW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
ARW is growing revenue faster at 39.0% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (788M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARW scores higher overall (75/100 vs 57/100) and 39.0% revenue growth. PANW offers better value entry with a 39.7% 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.
Arrow Electronics Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION · USA
Arrow Electronics, Inc. provides products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.
Visit Website →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.
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