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Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Palladyne AI Corp stock (PDYN) is currently trading at $6.41. Palladyne AI Corp PE ratio is 27.46. Palladyne AI Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 58.41. Analyst consensus price target for PDYN is $9.50. WallStSmart rates PDYN as Underperform.

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PDYN

Palladyne AI Corp

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$6.41
$0.08 (-1.23%)
52W$4.14
$13.00
Target$9.50+48.2%

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PDYN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN)

Margin of Safety
-303.7%
Significantly Overvalued
PDYN Fair Value
$1.63
Graham Formula
Current Price
$6.41
$4.78 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $1.63
Overvalued
Price $6.41
Graham IV $1.63
Analyst $9.50

PDYN trades 304% above its Graham fair value of $1.63, 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.

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Smart Analysis

Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

44
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

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 return on equity, revenue growth, profit margin. Concerns around operating margin and price/sales. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Return on EquityProfitability
30.80%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $31 in profit

Revenue GrowthGrowth
118.30%10/10

Revenue surging 118.30% year-over-year

Profit MarginProfitability
191.40%10/10

Keeps $191 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Supporting Valuation Data

PDYN Target Price
$9.5
36% Upside

Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-561.00%0/10

Losing money on operations

Price/SalesValuation
58.412/10

Very expensive at 58.4x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
4.104/10

Premium pricing at 4.1x book value

Institutional Own.Quality
23.52%4/10

Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven

Market CapQuality
$306M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
27.46
Expensive
Forward P/E
714.29
Expensive
Trailing P/E
27.46
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
58.41
Overvalued
EV/Revenue
51.4
Overvalued

Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 30.80%, Profit Margin at 191.40%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 118.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (58.41), Price/Book (4.10) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at -561.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 30.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 118.30% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Price/Sales are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

PDYN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

PDYN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 58.41x trades 88% above its historical average of 31.03x (83th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 34% below its historical high of 87.92x set in Dec 2021, and 5800% above its historical low of 0.99x in Jun 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~37.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN) · TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

The Big Picture

Palladyne AI Corp is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 5M with 118% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 191.4%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 118% YoY, reaching 5M. This pace significantly outperforms most SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 30.8% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -9M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Palladyne AI Corp maintain 118%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 3.78, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Palladyne AI Corp.

Bottom Line

Palladyne AI Corp offers an attractive blend of growth (118% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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 Palladyne AI Corp(PDYN)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

Country

USA

Palladyne AI Corp. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Visit Palladyne AI Corp (PDYN) Website
650 SOUTH 500 WEST, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, 84101