Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Palo Alto Networks Inc stock (PANW) is currently trading at $153.22. Palo Alto Networks Inc PE ratio is 87.34. Palo Alto Networks Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 12.97. Analyst consensus price target for PANW is $207.75. WallStSmart rates PANW as Hold.
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $70.50. Bull case $88.12. Bear case $52.87. See full PANW 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.
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- Palo Alto Networks Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- PANW Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- PANW analyst price target and Smart Rating
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PANW Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)
PANW trades 82% above its Graham fair value of $84.24, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around price/sales and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Key Strengths (4)
Earnings per share surging 60.50% year-over-year
74.40% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Solid profitability: $16 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Areas to Watch (6)
Very expensive at 13.0x annual revenue
Very expensive at 14.2x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Solid revenue growth at 14.90% per year
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 16.30%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 60.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.96), Price/Sales (12.97), Price/Book (14.16) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 14.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 15.50%, Profit Margin at 13.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 16.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 14.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Sales, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
PANW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
PANW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 12.97x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 48.04x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 88% below its historical high of 105.23x set in Jun 2015, and 21% above its historical low of 10.73x in Feb 2026.
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Data-driven financial summary for Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
The Big Picture
Palo Alto Networks Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 9.9B with 15% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 470M in free cash flow and 554M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 4.2B in cash.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Palo Alto Networks Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 87.3x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Palo Alto Networks Inc.
Bottom Line
Palo Alto Networks Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Palo Alto Networks Inc(PANW)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
USA
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity platform solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.