Benzinga
Published Mar 22, 2024 16:00
Updated Mar 22, 2024 17:10
Comparing Palo Alto Networks With Industry Competitors In Software Industry
Benzinga - by Benzinga Insights, Benzinga Staff Writer.
In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) alongside its primary competitors in the Software industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Palo Alto Networks Background Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 85,000 customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
Palo Alto Networks Inc | 44.52 | 21.33 | 13.44 | 53.52% | $0.21 | $1.48 | 19.33% |
Microsoft Corp | 38.82 | 13.39 | 14.08 | 9.53% | $33.39 | $42.4 | 17.58% |
Oracle Corp | 34.04 | 63.06 | 6.91 | 50.61% | $5.3 | $9.41 | 7.11% |
ServiceNow Inc | 91.83 | 20.78 | 17.72 | 3.98% | $0.51 | $1.92 | 25.62% |
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc | 890.05 | 34.57 | 26.26 | 2.48% | $0.12 | $0.64 | 32.63% |
Gen Digital Inc | 10.01 | 5.83 | 3.76 | 5.96% | $0.47 | $0.77 | 1.6% |
Dolby Laboratories Inc | 43.82 | 3.43 | 6.43 | 2.85% | $0.09 | $0.28 | -5.78% |
Qualys Inc | 41.34 | 16.73 | 11.30 | 11.75% | $0.05 | $0.12 | 10.49% |
Teradata Corp | 62.69 | 27.59 | 2.14 | -5.45% | $0.06 | $0.28 | 1.11% |
N-able Inc | 101.62 | 3.43 | 5.82 | 1.35% | $0.03 | $0.09 | 13.22% |
Progress Software Corp | 33.69 | 5.05 | 3.40 | 3.39% | $0.05 | $0.14 | 12.63% |
Average | 134.79 | 19.39 | 9.78 | 8.64% | $4.01 | $5.61 | 11.62% |
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.dividend-frequency { font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d; } Through a meticulous analysis of Palo Alto Networks, we can observe the following trends:
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a measure that indicates the level of debt a company has taken on relative to the value of its assets net of liabilities.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By analyzing Palo Alto Networks in relation to its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be derived:
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