PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC-A (PLTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PLTR - Nasdaq - US69608A1088 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall PLTR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PLTR against 284 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 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make PLTR suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLTR had positive earnings in the past year.
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 better Return On Assets (7.29%) than 81.88% of its industry peers.
PLTR's Return On Equity of 9.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLTR outperforms 77.90% of its industry peers.
PLTR's Return On Invested Capital of 4.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLTR outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.29% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 4.59% |
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 (16.13%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.83%, PLTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.35% of the companies in the same industry.
PLTR has a Gross Margin of 80.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLTR outperforms 79.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLTR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 80.25% |
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
PLTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
PLTR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PLTR has more shares outstanding
PLTR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
PLTR has an Altman-Z score of 108.95. This indicates that PLTR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 108.95, PLTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.28% of the companies in the same industry.
PLTR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 108.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC14.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.96 indicates that PLTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PLTR has a Current ratio of 5.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLTR outperforms 90.58% of its industry peers.
PLTR has a Quick Ratio of 5.96. This indicates that PLTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PLTR's Quick ratio of 5.96 is amongst the best of the industry. PLTR outperforms 90.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.00%, which is quite impressive.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 28.79% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 31.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)64%
EPS 3Y43.07%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.79%
Revenue growth 3Y22.95%
Revenue growth 5Y31.01%
Sales Q2Q%36.03%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PLTR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.40% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLTR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y36.85%
EPS Next 2Y31.86%
EPS Next 3Y33.9%
EPS Next 5Y21.4%
Revenue Next Year32.52%
Revenue Next 2Y29.39%
Revenue Next 3Y32.94%
Revenue Next 5Y21.04%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 254.17, PLTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
PLTR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 30.30. PLTR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
PLTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 185.72.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLTR is valued a bit more expensive than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.06, PLTR is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 254.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 185.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
PLTR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 207.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 683.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PLTR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of PLTR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLTR's earnings are expected to grow with 33.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)6.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.86%
EPS Next 3Y33.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PLTR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:PLTR (2/21/2025, 10:26:10 AM)
104.21
-2.06 (-1.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.45%
Inst Owner Change5.07%
Ins Owners5.18%
Ins Owner Change-0.32%
Market Cap237.29B
Analysts54.62
Price Target53.15 (-49%)
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio0.8
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.24%
Min EPS beat(2)8.41%
Max EPS beat(2)24.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.28%
Min EPS beat(4)0%
Max EPS beat(4)24.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.85%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.05%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.56%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.56%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.55%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.03%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.44%
PT rev (1m)23.19%
PT rev (3m)80.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)16.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 254.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 185.72 | ||
| P/S | 82.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 207.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 205.65 | ||
| P/B | 47.43 | ||
| P/tB | 47.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 683.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.41
EY0.39%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY0.54%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY0.48%
OCF(TTM)0.51
OCFY0.49%
SpS1.26
BVpS2.2
TBVpS2.2
PEG (NY)6.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.29% | ||
| ROE | 9.24% | ||
| ROCE | 5.81% | ||
| ROIC | 4.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 213.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 213.46% | ||
| OM | 10.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 80.25% | ||
| FCFM | 39.83% |
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 Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 337.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 246.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 108.95 |
F-Score6
WACC14.09%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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%
EPS 3Y43.07%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%75%
EPS Next Y36.85%
EPS Next 2Y31.86%
EPS Next 3Y33.9%
EPS Next 5Y21.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.79%
Revenue growth 3Y22.95%
Revenue growth 5Y31.01%
Sales Q2Q%36.03%
Revenue Next Year32.52%
Revenue Next 2Y29.39%
Revenue Next 3Y32.94%
Revenue Next 5Y21.04%
EBIT growth 1Y158.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year44.37%
EBIT Next 3Y40.26%
EBIT Next 5Y13.24%
FCF growth 1Y63.72%
FCF growth 3Y52.59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y62.02%
OCF growth 3Y51.19%
OCF growth 5YN/A