Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)vsTrimble Inc (TRMB)
PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$147.02
-5.97%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $119.97B
TRMB
Trimble Inc
$62.97
-3.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $14.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palo Alto Networks Inc generates 176% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $3.59B). PANW leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 11.8%. PANW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.94. PANW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
PANW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TRMB
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.5%
Fair Value
$83.77
Current Price
$147.02
$63.25 premium
Margin of Safety
+20.9%
Fair Value
$82.37
Current Price
$62.97
$19.40 discount
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
Earnings expanding 80.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.4%
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 : TRMB
The strongest argument for TRMB centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : PANW
The primary concerns for PANW are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 82.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TRMB
The primary concerns for TRMB are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PANW profiles as a value stock while TRMB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRMB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
PANW is growing revenue faster at 14.9% — sustainability is the question.
PANW generates stronger free cash flow (470M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PANW scores higher overall (58/100 vs 56/100) and 14.9% revenue growth. TRMB offers better value entry with a 20.9% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Trimble Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Trimble Inc. is a Sunnyvale, California-based hardware, software and services technology company. Trimble services global industries in Agriculture, Building & Construction, Geospatial, Natural Resources and Utilities, Governments, Transportation and others. Trimble also does hardware development of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, scanners, laser rangefinders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), inertial navigation systems and software processing tools.
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