Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$285.26
-1.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $231.90B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$149.51
-1.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $179.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SAP SE ADR generates 252% more annual revenue ($37.34B vs $10.61B). SAP leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 8.0%. SAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. SAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
PANW
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
SAP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+38.8%
Fair Value
$470.35
Current Price
$285.26
$185.09 discount
Margin of Safety
-34.8%
Fair Value
$145.80
Current Price
$149.51
$3.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 31.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 30.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.4x book value
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
8.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 31.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 30.0%. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 247.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SAP
No major red flags identified for SAP, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SAP is a mature 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.
SAP generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SAP scores higher overall (59/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins. PANW offers better value entry with a 38.8% 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.
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.
SAP SE ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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