JPM vs PANW: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Palo Alto Networks, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-24.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Β· Financial Services
$316.99
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade C High Quality
VS
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Β· Technology
$174.41
-0.1% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
JPM has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). JPM trades at a lower forward P/E (15.0x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric JPM PANW
Current Price $316.99 $174.41
Fair Value Estimate $459.64 $174.18
Upside to Fair Value +45.0% -0.1%
Market Cap $854.9B $118.9B
Forward P/E 15.0x 94.6x
EV / EBITDA 21.8x 52.3x
Price / Sales 3.0x 12.0x
Price / FCF 8.5x 29.2x
Revenue Growth YoY +6.9% +14.9%
Gross Margin 60.9% 73.5%
Operating Margin 26.2% 14.4%
Return on Equity 16.3% 15.5%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 11.79% 3.42%
Analyst Consensus Buy Strong Buy
Investment Thesis
JPM β€” JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading diversified financial services firm with a strong competitive moat driven by its scale, diversified revenue streams, and long-tenured leadership. The company operates across four main segments: Commercial & Investment Bank, Consumer & Community Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, and Corporate, generating $279.75 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025. Its durable com…
PANW β€” Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a leading global cybersecurity company specializing in AI-driven security platforms with a strong recurring revenue base exceeding 80% of total revenue. The company benefits from a high gross margin of 73.5% and solid profitability with a net margin of 13.0%, supported by accelerating revenue growth of 14.9% and earnings growth of 61.6% in the most recent quarter. Unde…
Accumulation Zones
Metric JPM PANW
Zone Low $344.73 $130.63
Zone High $390.69 $148.05
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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