Onto Innovation Inc (ONTO)vsPalo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
ONTO
Onto Innovation Inc
$281.26
+4.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.18B
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$330.65
-2.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $270.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 925% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $1.12B). ONTO leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 2.7%. ONTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. ONTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ONTO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
PANW
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ONTO.
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 35.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
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
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : ONTO
The strongest argument for ONTO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 35.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 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 : ONTO
The primary concerns for ONTO are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 104.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
ONTO profiles as a growth stock while PANW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ONTO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
ONTO is growing revenue faster at 35.3% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (788M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ONTO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100) and 35.3% 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.
Onto Innovation Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Onto Innovation Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, manufacture and support of process control tools that perform macrodefect inspection and metrology, lithography systems, and process control analytical software worldwide. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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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