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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Stock Analysis

Price $401.70
Market cap $328.59B
Next earnings Nov 19, 2026
Entry status Wait $259.59–$279.81

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Health Check

Last analyzed Oct 23, 2026

65
65/100 Good Quality
  • Financial Health 45
  • Profitability 70
  • Business Quality 80
  • Balance Sheet 55
  • Cash Flow 70

Why this rating?

Health 65/100 — Good Quality

Strongest Business Quality 80/100
Softest Financial Health 45/100
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Entry timing is weak right now. Quality may be fine; the setup is not.

Company overview

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is a Software - Infrastructure company in the Technology sector. Compound Radar rates Palo Alto Networks, Inc. 65/100 (Good Quality) due to high business quality, strong revenue growth, and manageable leverage.

Investment profile

  • Quality High
  • Growth Strong
  • Balance Sheet Adequate
  • Valuation Elevated

Financial highlights

Valuation

  • P/E 1,004.25
  • Forward P/E 82.33
  • PEG 1.99
  • EV/Revenue 28.58

Profitability

  • Revenue Growth 34.5%
  • Gross Margin 70.4%
  • Operating Margin 5.4%
  • Net Margin 2.7%
  • ROE 1.7%

Financial strength

  • Cash $3.07B
  • Debt $2.57B
  • Net Cash $504.00M
  • Free Cash Flow $4.11B
  • Current Ratio 0.87

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