ANET vs GEV: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Arista Networks, Inc. and GE Vernova Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-25.
Arista Networks, Inc. Β· Technology
$169.86
+22.0% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
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GE Vernova Inc. Β· Industrials
$1,014.75
-16.2% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade C+
QuantHub Verdict
ANET has more upside to fair value (+22.0%). GEV trades at a lower forward P/E (34.3x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric ANET GEV
Current Price $169.86 $1,014.75
Fair Value Estimate $207.23 $850.00
Upside to Fair Value +22.0% -16.2%
Market Cap $213.9B $270.3B
Forward P/E 56.5x 34.3x
EV / EBITDA 44.7x 25.6x
Price / Sales 21.7x 6.6x
Price / FCF 39.9x 22.0x
Revenue Growth YoY +35.1% +15.0%
Gross Margin 63.5% 21.3%
Operating Margin 42.8% 5.9%
Return on Equity 30.6% 30.0%
Dividend Yield 0% 0.17%
FCF Yield 2.51% 4.5%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
ANET β€” Arista Networks, Inc.
Arista Networks is a leading provider of cloud and AI data-center switching solutions with a durable competitive moat driven by its strong presence among hyperscale cloud customers and AI networking providers. The company benefits from a seasoned management team led by founding CEO Jayshree V. Ullal, who has over 17 years at the helm and deep domain expertise. Arista's financials show robust grow…
GEV β€” GE Vernova Inc.
GE Vernova is the premier pure-play on the electricity side of the AI infrastructure supercycle. Its Power (heavy-duty gas turbines) and Electrification (grid equipment) segments are structurally supply-constrained, backed by a record $176B backlog that management says is 'mostly sold out through 2030.' The company raised FY2026 guidance for a second straight quarter to $45.5-46.5B revenue and $1…
Accumulation Zones
Metric ANET GEV
Zone Low $155.42 $640.00
Zone High $176.15 $723.00
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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