Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsTransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$388.41
+2.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $318.95B
TACT
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
$4.84
+4.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $52.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 21564% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $52.99M). PANW leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -0.8%. TACT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. TACT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
PANW
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TACT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.1%
Fair Value
$500.75
Current Price
$388.41
$112.34 discount
Margin of Safety
+39.1%
Fair Value
$5.88
Current Price
$4.84
$1.04 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 34.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 3606.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.5x book value
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
1.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -1.5% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PANW
The strongest argument for PANW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TACT
The strongest argument for TACT centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 999.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TACT
The primary concerns for TACT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TACT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TACT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 34.5% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TACT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100). PANW offers better value entry with a 22.1% 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.
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
TransAct Technologies Incorporated designs, develops and markets specialized and transaction-based printers and terminals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut.
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