Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) YoY EBITDA Growth: -62.30% (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:5AP Palo Alto Networks Inc FRA:5AP
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What is Palo Alto Networks YoY EBITDA Growth?

Palo Alto Networks FRA:5AP -5.44% 74 YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.30% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5AP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €184.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Palo Alto Networks's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -62.30%.

Palo Alto Networks's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.19.

Palo Alto Networks YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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Palo Alto Networks YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Palo Alto Networks Annual Data
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YoY EBITDA Growth
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Palo Alto Networks YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Palo Alto Networks's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jul. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jul. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jul. 2024 ) |
=(2.345-1.662)/ | 1.662 |
=41.10 %

Palo Alto Networks's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(0.19-0.504)/ | 0.504 |
=-62.30 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -62.30% mean?
Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -62.30% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Palo Alto Networks and its competitors.
Is Palo Alto Networks' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Palo Alto Networks' current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.30%. Overall, Palo Alto Networks has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palo Alto Networks' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to CRWD and ORCL?
Palo Alto Networks' YoY EBITDA Growth of -62.30% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Software company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Software industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. Palo Alto Networks's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palo Alto Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €184.62, compared to a current price of €311.15 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.30%. Palo Alto Networks' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.30% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €311.15 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €184.62. GuruFocus considers Palo Alto Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5AP:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -62.30%
  • GF Value™: €184.62 vs. price of €311.15 (68.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5AP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Palo Alto Networks Business Description

Address 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three-fourths of the Global 2000.
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