AlphaStocks
5.3
Consider Buy

Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)

Information Technology / Systems Software

S&P 500

$287.60

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#454out of 1123 in Information Technology

Is Palo Alto Networks Inc a Good Investment in 2026?

Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) scores 5.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Lynch model rates Palo Alto Networks Inc as Attractive (PEG 4.2 · Fast Grower). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. Palo Alto Networks Inc ranks #454 out of 1123 stocks in the Information Technology sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E179.9ROE15.1Market Cap230B

Valuation

Trades at 180x earnings — significantly above sector median of 26x. Premium reflects market growth expectations.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

4/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Attractive

PEG 4.2 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Limited Data

Earnings yield + return on capital

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) scores 5.3 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 180x earnings — significantly above sector median of 26x. Premium reflects market growth expectations.
What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Palo Alto Networks Inc's Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 4/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is PANW overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for PANW. Trades at 180x earnings — significantly above sector median of 26x. Premium reflects market growth expectations.
How does PANW compare to other Information Technology stocks?
Palo Alto Networks Inc ranks #454 out of 1123 stocks in the Information Technology sector, placing it in the top 40% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about PANW?
AlphaStocks evaluates PANW using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.3/10.

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