PSTG
NEUTRAL
$67.8
Live
Everpure Inc · NYSE
Target $89.89
(+32.6%)
$43.51
52W Range
$100.59
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$22.41B
P/E
123.27
ROE
13.7%
Profit margin
5.1%
Debt/Equity
1.27
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
PSTG exhibits a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, though it trades at a massive premium to its Graham Number ($7.36) and Intrinsic Value ($3.85). While the company boasts an exceptional 25-quarter earnings beat record and strong YoY EPS growth of 53.3%, it is hampered by negative operating margins and bearish insider activity. The significant gap between the current P/E (123.27) and Forward P/E (23.88) indicates the market is pricing in aggressive future growth. Overall, the stock is a high-growth play with severe valuation risks.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings track record with 25 consecutive quarters of beating estimates
Strong YoY EPS growth of 53.3%
High gross margins of 70.38% indicating strong product pricing power
Robust Q/Q revenue growth of 20.35%
Stable liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.60
Key Risks
Extreme valuation premium compared to Graham and Intrinsic value models
Negative operating margins (-18.45%) suggesting high overhead or scaling costs
Bearish insider sentiment with $17.05M in sales and zero buys
Very high trailing P/E ratio of 123.27
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$62.0
-8.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
51
Moderate
20
85
90
60
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Growth
Key drivers: Consistent earnings beats, Extreme valuation gap, Negative operating margins, Insider selling
Confidence
80%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E (23.88) is significantly lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- P/E of 123.27 is excessive
- Price/Book of 15.49 is very high
- Current price is nearly 10x the Graham Number
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 53.3% YoY EPS growth
- 20.35% Q/Q Revenue growth
- Strong analyst target price of $89.89
Watchpoints
- Operating margins must turn positive to sustain valuation
Past
90/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 25 quarters of beating estimates
- Strong 5-year price change of +265.6%
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 (Stable)
- Current Ratio 1.60 and Quick Ratio 1.44
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 1.27 is higher than sector average
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$67.8
Analyst Target
$89.89
Upside/Downside
+32.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PSTG and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-05-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PSTG
Everpure Inc
Primary
|
+265.6% | +218.3% | +54.1% | -27.4% | +17.3% | +0.3% |
|
ZS
Zscaler, Inc.
Peer
|
-20.2% | +20.1% | -29.3% | -53.2% | -5.6% | +0.6% |
|
FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
Peer
|
+179.4% | +20.0% | +67.3% | -20.7% | +6.2% | +9.3% |
|
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
Peer
|
-66.6% | -10.6% | -41.3% | -31.6% | -3.9% | -5.7% |
|
ZM
Zoom Communications, Inc.
Peer
|
-75.4% | +8.9% | +9.0% | -2.6% | +10.6% | +5.8% |
PST
Everpure Inc
Primary
5Y
+265.6%
3Y
+218.3%
1Y
+54.1%
6M
-27.4%
1M
+17.3%
1W
+0.3%
ZS
Zscaler, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-20.2%
3Y
+20.1%
1Y
-29.3%
6M
-53.2%
1M
-5.6%
1W
+0.6%
FSL
First Solar, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+179.4%
3Y
+20.0%
1Y
+67.3%
6M
-20.7%
1M
+6.2%
1W
+9.3%
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-66.6%
3Y
-10.6%
1Y
-41.3%
6M
-31.6%
1M
-3.9%
1W
-5.7%
ZM
Zoom Communications, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-75.4%
3Y
+8.9%
1Y
+9.0%
6M
-2.6%
1M
+10.6%
1W
+5.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
123.27
Forward P/E
23.88
PEG Ratio
1.53
P/B Ratio
15.49
P/S Ratio
6.12
EV/Revenue
5.95
EV/EBITDA
83.04
Market Cap
$22.41B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.14%
Operating Margin
-18.45%
Gross Margin
70.38%
ROE
13.68%
ROA
1.66%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
N/A
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+20.35%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.27
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.6
Good
Quick Ratio
1.44
Good
Cash/Share
$3.73
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$1.1B
Gross Margin
69.9%
Op. Margin
8.2%
Net Margin
9.5%
Total Assets
$4.7B
Liabilities
$3.2B
Equity
$1.4B
Debt/Equity
2.23x
Operating CF
$0.3B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
75%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-27
$N/A
2026-02-25
$0.69
+7.0% surprise
2025-12-02
$0.58
-0.7% surprise
2025-08-27
$0.43
+10.9% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing PSTG against 621 companies in the Technology sector
(49 bullish, 222 neutral, 350 bearish)
P/E Ratio
123.27
This Stock
vs
79.5
Sector Avg
+55.1%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
13.68%
This Stock
vs
-30.82%
Sector Avg
-144.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.14%
This Stock
vs
-11.78%
Sector Avg
-143.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.27
This Stock
vs
0.77
Sector Avg
+65.3%
(Higher)
Current Ratio
1.6
This Stock
vs
3.7
Sector Avg
-56.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PSTG
Everpure Inc
|
NEUTRAL | $22.41B | 123.27 | 13.7% | 5.1% | $67.8 | |
|
ZS
Zscaler, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $22.56B | - | -3.6% | -2.3% | $140.29 | Compare |
|
FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $22.75B | 13.68 | 18.4% | 30.7% | $211.71 | Compare |
|
FIS
Fidelity National...
|
NEUTRAL | $23.68B | 62.64 | 2.6% | 3.6% | $45.73 | Compare |
|
ZM
Zoom Communications, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $23.8B | 13.01 | 20.3% | 39.0% | $80.39 | Compare |
PSTG
Everpure Inc
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$22.4B
P/E
123.3
ROE
13.7%
Price
$67.8
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | BROWN ANDREW WILLIAM FRASER | Director | Gift | 4,500 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | COLGROVE JOHN | Officer and Director | Stock Award | 320,277 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | GIANCARLO CHARLES H | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 540,467 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | SINGH AJAY | Officer | Stock Award | 180,156 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | CHU MONA | Officer | Stock Award | 37,533 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | ROBBIATI TAREK | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 139,577 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | GIANCARLO CHARLES H | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 500,000 | $6,420,000 |
| 2026-01-07 | COLGROVE JOHN | Officer and Director | Gift | 100,000 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | MURPHY JOHN FRANCIS | Director | Sale | 4,038 | $278,178 |
| 2025-12-23 | SINGH AJAY | Officer | Sale | 7,178 | $481,931 |
| 2025-12-08 | COLGROVE JOHN | Officer and Director | Sale | 100,000 | $7,130,641 |
| 2025-11-10 | COLGROVE JOHN | Officer and Director | Sale | 100,000 | $9,158,935 |
| 2025-11-04 | FINN PATRICK STEPHEN | Officer | Stock Award | 92,896 | - |
BROWN ANDREW WILLIAM FRASER
Director
2026-03-18
4,500 shares
COLGROVE JOHN
Officer and Director
2026-03-10
320,277 shares
GIANCARLO CHARLES H
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-10
540,467 shares
SINGH AJAY
Officer
2026-03-10
180,156 shares
CHU MONA
Officer
2026-03-10
37,533 shares
ROBBIATI TAREK
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-10
139,577 shares
GIANCARLO CHARLES H
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-06
500,000 shares
·
$6,420,000
COLGROVE JOHN
Officer and Director
2026-01-07
100,000 shares
MURPHY JOHN FRANCIS
Director
2026-01-02
4,038 shares
·
$278,178
SINGH AJAY
Officer
2025-12-23
7,178 shares
·
$481,931
COLGROVE JOHN
Officer and Director
2025-12-08
100,000 shares
·
$7,130,641
COLGROVE JOHN
Officer and Director
2025-11-10
100,000 shares
·
$9,158,935
FINN PATRICK STEPHEN
Officer
2025-11-04
92,896 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
19 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-04-16
Overweight
Overweight
Northland Capital Markets
2026-03-09
Market Perform
Outperform
UBS
2026-02-26
Sell
Sell
Wells Fargo
2026-02-26
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-02-26
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Wedbush
2026-02-23
Outperform
Outperform
Evercore ISI Group
2026-02-19
Outperform
Outperform
Citigroup
2026-02-17
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-12-03
Buy
Buy
Lake Street
2025-12-03
Buy
Buy
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