Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsPagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$153.22
-2.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.28B
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
$11.59
+3.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $956.48M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 660% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $1.30B). PANW leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 6.3%. PGY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.03. PGY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
PANW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
PGY
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-81.9%
Fair Value
$84.24
Current Price
$153.22
$68.98 premium
Margin of Safety
-97.1%
Fair Value
$6.53
Current Price
$11.59
$5.06 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.8%
19.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 14.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PGY
The strongest argument for PGY centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 87.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PGY
The primary concerns for PGY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.71 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a value stock while PGY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PGY carries more volatility with a beta of 5.94 — expect wider price swings.
PGY is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (470M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PGY scores higher overall (67/100 vs 58/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. is a financial technology company in Israel, the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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