Palo Alto NetworksXTER:5AP +1.86%68 Median PS Value is €118.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates XTER:5AP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €186.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Software companies, Palo Alto Networks ranks worse than 90.89% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palo Alto Networks's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:5AP'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.36 Max: 2.17
Current: 2.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Palo Alto Networks was 2.17. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.36.
XTER:5AP's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 90.89% of 1065
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs XTER:5AP: 2.17
Palo Alto Networks (XTER:5AP) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Palo Alto Networks's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
257.45
/
118.72
=
2.17
* 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.
Palo Alto Networks Median PS Value Related Terms
Palo Alto Networks Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palo Alto Networks's Median PS Value can be seen below:
* 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.
XTER:5AP vs CRWD, FTNT, SNPS: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palo Alto Networks's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Palo Alto Networks Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palo Alto Networks's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palo Alto Networks's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 9.6098.
Palo Alto Networks's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €12.354.
* 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.
Palo Alto Networks (XTER:5AP) has a Median PS Value of €118.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. This is 8629% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Palo Alto Networks' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.89 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #968 out of 1065 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Palo Alto Networks' Median PS Value too high?
Palo Alto Networks' current Median PS Value of €118.72 is 8629% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 2.17. Based on the distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #968 out of 1065 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palo Alto Networks has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palo Alto Networks' Median PS Value compare to CRWD and FTNT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #968 out of 1065 companies for Median PS Value. This places Palo Alto Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.81. Historically, Palo Alto Networks' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.89 to 2.17 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Software company?
The median Median PS Value among Software companies is 0.81, based on 1,065 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palo Alto Networks's current Median PS Value is €118.72, which is 8629% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. 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 (XTER:5AP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €186.48, compared to a current price of €257.45 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €118.72, which is 8629% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Palo Alto Networks' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Palo Alto Networks (XTER:5AP), the current Median PS Value is €118.72 as of Jun. 26, 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 (XTER:5AP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €257.45 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €186.48.
GuruFocus considers Palo Alto Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:5AP:
Median PS Value: €118.72 (8629% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: €186.48 vs. price of €257.45 (38.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:5AP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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