PEG Ratio
Updated 1616h ago
Sector Performance
61th percentilePANW
1.35x
Sector Median
0.94x
Sector Avg
3.01x
Deep Analysis
# PEG Ratio Analysis: PANW
PANW's PEG ratio of 2.84x indicates that investors are paying $2.84 in valuation for every $1 of expected earnings growth, suggesting the stock is trading at a premium relative to its growth prospects. The company trades substantially above its sector median of 1.00x, placing it at the 77th percentile among peers—meaning PANW is more expensive than three-quarters of comparable companies when growth is factored in. The metric has remained flat at 2.84x over the last two quarters, showing no deterioration but also no improvement in this valuation measure. For investors, this elevated PEG ratio implies that PANW's current price assumes strong sustained growth execution; any slowdown in earnings growth could pressure the stock, while beating growth expectations would be needed to justify the premium valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about PANW?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
Who are PANW's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest peers by PEG Ratio include: NUE (0.06x), VLO (0.06x), LNC (0.05x), NKE (0.05x), NCLH (0.05x).
The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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1.35x
Sector Median
0.94x
Sector Avg
3.01x
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