MU vs PANW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Micron Technology, Inc. vs Palo Alto Networks, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MU | PANW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $877.55 | $380.55 |
| Market cap | $992.88B | $311.29B |
| P/E ratio | 11.8 | 951.4 |
| ROE | 88.26% | 1.74% |
| Profit margin | 63.80% | 2.67% |
| Revenue growth | 379.30% | 34.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.07% | 0.00% |
| Beta | 2.23 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MU vs PANW in plain English
- MU is the bigger company — about 3.2× the market cap of PANW.
- MU is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.8 vs 951.4).
- MU earns a higher return on equity (88% vs 2%).
- MU is growing revenue faster (379% vs 34%).
- MU pays a dividend (0.07%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MU return calculator
See what $1,000 in Micron Technology, Inc. would be worth today.
PANW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Palo Alto Networks, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.