Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$415.53
-0.71%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $87.28B
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$272.05
+2.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $231.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 1790% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $10.61B). PANW leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 2.6%. ELV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. ELV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
PANW
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.5%
Fair Value
$416.35
Current Price
$415.53
$0.82 discount
Margin of Safety
+40.6%
Fair Value
$471.49
Current Price
$272.05
$199.44 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 31.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 16.8%
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
8.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 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 31.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 247.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while PANW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PANW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 31.1% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ELV scores higher overall (56/100 vs 47/100). PANW offers better value entry with a 40.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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