Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
ARW
Arrow Electronics Inc
$228.20
+6.92%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.99B
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$330.65
+13.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $270.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arrow Electronics Inc generates 213% more annual revenue ($35.92B vs $11.48B). PANW leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs 2.3%. 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
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.0%
Fair Value
$90.17
Current Price
$228.20
$138.03 premium
Margin of Safety
+34.1%
Fair Value
$501.81
Current Price
$330.65
$171.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 31.8% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 46.5% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 34.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
2.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.8x book value
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARW
The strongest argument for ARW centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 31.8% 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, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARW
The primary concerns for ARW are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 295.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 34.4% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (788M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ARW scores higher overall (75/100 vs 51/100) and 31.8% revenue growth. PANW offers better value entry with a 34.1% 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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