(PANW) Palo Alto Networks - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US6974351057
PANW: Network, Security, Cloud, Security, Operations
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats. The companys network security platforms include Prisma Access, a cloud-based security services edge (SSE) solution, and Strata Cloud Manager, which provides centralized network security management. Additionally, Palo Alto offers cloud security solutions such as Prisma Cloud, a cloud-native application protection platform, and the VM-Series and CN-Series virtual firewalls for securing multi- and hybrid-cloud environments. The Cortex platform is a cornerstone of their security operations, featuring Cortex XSIAM, an AI-driven security operations platform; Cortex XDR for advanced threat detection and response; Cortex XSOAR for security orchestration, automation, and response; and Cortex Xpanse for attack surface management. The company also provides threat intelligence and advisory services through Unit 42, focusing on identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
The company offers a wide range of subscription services, including threat prevention, malware protection, URL filtering, device security, DNS protection, IoT security, SaaS security, and data loss prevention. These services are complemented by professional services such as architecture design, implementation, and firewall migration, as well as education and support services. Palo Alto serves a diverse range of industries, including education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a strong market presence that has established it as a key player in the cybersecurity industry.
From a financial perspective, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of approximately $111.46 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 95.11 and a forward P/E of 45.87. The companys price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 17.48, and the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 13.00, indicating a premium valuation. The return on equity (RoE) stands at 19.68%, reflecting strong profitability. The stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PANW and falls under the Systems Software category in the GICS Sub Industry classification.
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PANW Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 111,028m |
Sector | Technology |
Industry | Software - Infrastructure |
GiC Sub-Industry | Systems Software |
IPO / Inception | 2012-07-20 |
PANW Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 90.1 |
Fundamental | 88.7 |
Dividend Rating | 0.0 |
Rel. Strength | 16.7 |
Analysts | 4.11/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 197.98 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 46.43 USD |
PANW Dividends
No Dividends PaidPANW Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -79.4% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 63% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 95.4% |
CAGR 5y | 40.32% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 1.12 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.99 |
Alpha | 10.49 |
Beta | 1.412 |
Volatility | 41.53% |
Current Volume | 3536.2k |
Average Volume 20d | 5254.3k |
As of April 26, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 178.98 with a total of 3,536,183 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +11.83%, over one month by -5.78%, over three months by -5.45% and over the past year by +23.95%.
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 88.72 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PANW as of April 2025 is 197.98. This means that PANW is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +10.62% (Margin of Safety).
Palo Alto Networks has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.11. Therefor, it is recommend to buy PANW.
- Strong Buy: 27
- Buy: 12
- Hold: 12
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 3
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PANW Palo Alto Networks will be worth about 230.6 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 178.98. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +28.82%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 211.9 | 18.4% |
Analysts Target Price | 202.7 | 13.2% |
ValueRay Target Price | 230.6 | 28.8% |