PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC-A (PLTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PLTR - Nasdaq - US69608A1088 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PLTR. PLTR was compared to 282 industry peers in the Software industry. PLTR is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. PLTR shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make PLTR suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLTR was profitable.
PLTR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PLTR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
PLTR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PLTR has a Return On Assets of 8.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLTR outperforms 83.69% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PLTR (10.52%) is better than 79.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.55%, PLTR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.47% | ||
| ROE | 10.52% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% |
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)-11.69%
ROE(3y)0.24%
ROE(5y)-19.79%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PLTR (18.32%) is better than 85.11% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of PLTR (13.02%) is better than 80.50% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of PLTR (80.01%) is better than 80.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLTR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.32% | ||
| GM | 80.01% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.96%
GM growth 5Y3.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLTR is destroying value.
PLTR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PLTR has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for PLTR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
PLTR has an Altman-Z score of 145.50. This indicates that PLTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 145.50, PLTR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.65% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for PLTR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 145.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC10.97%
2.3 Liquidity
PLTR has a Current Ratio of 6.49. This indicates that PLTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 6.49, PLTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.78% of the companies in the same industry.
PLTR has a Quick Ratio of 6.49. This indicates that PLTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PLTR has a Quick ratio of 6.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLTR outperforms 90.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 64.29% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, PLTR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.07% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PLTR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 33.45%.
Measured over the past years, PLTR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.29%
EPS 3Y43.07%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.45%
Revenue growth 3Y22.95%
Revenue growth 5Y31.01%
Sales Q2Q%39.34%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 38.39% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 34.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y44.02%
EPS Next 2Y35.07%
EPS Next 3Y35.14%
EPS Next 5Y38.39%
Revenue Next Year38.76%
Revenue Next 2Y33.58%
Revenue Next 3Y33.25%
Revenue Next 5Y34.67%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 292.09, PLTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
PLTR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
PLTR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.45.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 179.62, PLTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
63.48% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PLTR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PLTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 292.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 179.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PLTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
PLTR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 240.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 705.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PLTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PLTR's earnings are expected to grow with 35.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.07%
EPS Next 3Y35.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PLTR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
134.36
+2.24 (+1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.69%
Inst Owner Change4.03%
Ins Owners3.6%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap317.08B
Analysts66
Price Target105.63 (-21.38%)
Short Float %2.44%
Short Ratio0.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.58%
Max EPS beat(2)24.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.58%
Max EPS beat(4)24.07%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.9%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.18%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.02%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.56%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.56%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.38%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.18%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)10.22%
PT rev (3m)13.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 292.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 179.62 | ||
| P/S | 101.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 240.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 237.59 | ||
| P/B | 58.46 | ||
| P/tB | 58.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 705.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY0.34%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY0.56%
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY0.42%
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY0.42%
SpS1.32
BVpS2.3
TBVpS2.3
PEG (NY)6.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.47% | ||
| ROE | 10.52% | ||
| ROCE | 7.03% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 94.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 94.57% | ||
| OM | 13.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.32% | ||
| GM | 80.01% | ||
| FCFM | 42.32% |
ROA(3y)0.38%
ROA(5y)-11.69%
ROE(3y)0.24%
ROE(5y)-19.79%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.96%
GM growth 5Y3.56%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 306.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 231.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 145.5 |
F-Score6
WACC10.97%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)87.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.29%
EPS 3Y43.07%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
EPS Next Y44.02%
EPS Next 2Y35.07%
EPS Next 3Y35.14%
EPS Next 5Y38.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.45%
Revenue growth 3Y22.95%
Revenue growth 5Y31.01%
Sales Q2Q%39.34%
Revenue Next Year38.76%
Revenue Next 2Y33.58%
Revenue Next 3Y33.25%
Revenue Next 5Y34.67%
EBIT growth 1Y106.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year62.88%
EBIT Next 3Y42.46%
EBIT Next 5Y13.24%
FCF growth 1Y280.96%
FCF growth 3Y52.59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y255.28%
OCF growth 3Y51.19%
OCF growth 5YN/A