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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1463
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Computer Software
$432.8B
Alexander C. Karp
Palantir Technologies Inc. builds and deploys software platforms for the intelligence community in the United States to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations. The company provides palantir gotham, a software platform which enables users to identify patterns hidden deep within datasets, as well as facilitates the handoff between analysts and operational users.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = PLTR ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | 54 | 65 | 43 | 63 | 274.9x | 338.7x | 15.7% | 13.2% | 80.9% | 23.9% | 29.6% | 74.2% | 0.0% | 19.0x | $432.8B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 53.5/100. It ranks #1463 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 65 | 80 | -15DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 63 | 69 | -6DRAG |
| VALUATION | 43 | 42 | +1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 36 | 57 | -21DRAG |
| STABILITY | 42 | 40 | +2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 80 | 92 | -12DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 15.7% (sector 5.7%)
GM 81% vs sector 65%, OM 24% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 12.5%
Rev growth 74%, 6yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA -1.0x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) as a Hold with a composite score of 53.5/100 at a current price of $128.84. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Palantir Technologies Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 53.5/100 places it at rank #1463 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 74% and momentum in the 63th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 81% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 15.7% exceed cost of capital.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 274.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Palantir Technologies Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Palantir Technologies Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 53.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1463 of 7,333 stocks, PLTR presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
PLTR earns a quality score of 65/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 15.7% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 80.9% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 29.6% (sector avg: 2.8%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
With a value score of 43/100, PLTR appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 274.94x, an EV/EBITDA of 338.67x, a P/B ratio of 43.05x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Palantir Technologies Inc.'s investment score of 36/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 74.2% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 13.2% (sector: 2.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
PLTR demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 63/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 74.2% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.98 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
PLTR's stability score of 42/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
PLTR's short interest factor score of 80/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.98), elevated leverage (D/E: 19.00x). As a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $432.8B, Palantir Technologies Inc. benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
Palantir Technologies Inc. is a mega-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1463 of 7,333 overall (80th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 15.7% exceeding the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 23.9% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While PLTR currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Short Int. (80) vs Investment (36) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 2787% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 173% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 25% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Palantir Technologies declined 3.43% on February 23, 2026, as tariff concerns and broader market pullback pressured AI software stocks. Governance issues including a $17.2 million CEO jet reimbursement and insider sales, combined with mixed institutional positioning, added to investor caution. The broader market also declined with the S&P 500 down 1.04% and Nasdaq down 1.13%, while peer Snowflake fell 8.64%.
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