Backblaze Inc (BLZE)vsPalantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
BLZE
Backblaze Inc
$19.34
+3.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.12B
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
$174.94
-2.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $389.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palantir Technologies Inc. generates 3242% more annual revenue ($5.22B vs $156.30M). PLTR leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs -13.1%. PLTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BLZE
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
PLTR
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
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
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -26.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 43.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BLZE
The strongest argument for BLZE centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PLTR
The strongest argument for PLTR centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit 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 : BLZE
The primary concerns for BLZE are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : PLTR
The primary concerns for PLTR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 182.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BLZE 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 (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PLTR scores higher overall (75/100 vs 24/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 84.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Backblaze Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Backblaze, Inc., a cloud storage platform, provides businesses and consumers with solutions to store, use, and protect data globally. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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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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