Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Palo Alto Networks's share price for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €153.84. Palo Alto Networks's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 813 Mil. Therefore, Palo Alto Networks's market cap for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €125,072 Mil.
Palo Alto Networks's quarterly market cap
declined
from Oct. 2025 (€130,317 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€103,369 Mil) but then
increased
from Jan. 2026 (€103,369 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€125,072 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Palo Alto Networks's Enterprise Value for Today is €217,304 Mil.
Palo Alto Networks (HAM:5AP) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Palo Alto Networks Market Cap Related Terms
Palo Alto Networks Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palo Alto Networks's Market Cap 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.
HAM:5AP vs CRWD, FTNT, SNPS: Market Cap Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palo Alto Networks's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palo Alto Networks's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palo Alto Networks's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Palo Alto Networks's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (HAM:5AP) has a Market Cap of €218,219 Mil as of Jun. 27, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #5 out of 2928 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Palo Alto Networks' Market Cap too high?
Palo Alto Networks' current Market Cap is €218,219 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #5 out of 2928 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palo Alto Networks has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palo Alto Networks' Market Cap compare to CRWD and FTNT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #5 out of 2928 companies for Market Cap. This places Palo Alto Networks in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 65.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Software company?
The median Market Cap among Software companies is 65.79, based on 2,928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Market Cap is 65.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palo Alto Networks's current Market Cap is €218,219 Mil. 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 (HAM:5AP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €184.10, compared to a current price of €263.80 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €218,219 Mil. Palo Alto Networks' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Palo Alto Networks (HAM:5AP), the current Market Cap is €218,219 Mil as of Jun. 27, 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 (HAM:5AP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €263.80 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €184.10.
GuruFocus considers Palo Alto Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:5AP:
Market Cap: €218,219 Mil
GF Value™: €184.10 vs. price of €263.80 (43.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM: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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