Palantir Shares Showing Rapid Growth, Yet One Primary Factor Deterring Immediate Investment
In a remarkable quarter, data and analytics company Palantir (PLTR) achieved its highest-ever U.S commercial total contract value of $843 million in Q2, a 93% year-over-year increase in U.S. commercial revenue, reaching $306 million. The company's U.S. revenue overall surged 68% year over year to $733 million.
Palantir's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) has been a popular tool for organizations, contributing to its success. The company's operating income also saw a significant boost, reaching $269 million last quarter, a stark contrast to two years ago when it achieved its first quarter of operating profits with just $4.1 million.
However, Palantir's valuation has become increasingly disconnected from reality, even by tech growth stock standards. The company is the most expensive in the index by P/S ratio, trading at 132 times sales and a staggering 274 times forward earnings. This is much higher than the current forward P/E ratio of the S&P 500, which hovers around 26, and the P/E ratio of the S&P 500 tech sector, which is just above 38.
Interestingly, Palantir's stock has more than doubled Nvidia's returns since the beginning of 2023. However, Nvidia, which is growing earnings at a faster pace than Palantir, is trading at a more modest 41 times forward earnings.
Despite these astronomical figures, there have been no official announcements about a new leadership position in recent months. The lack of such announcements, coupled with the high valuation, has raised questions about the company's future prospects. Any less than perfect execution going forward could cause a sharp and sudden sell-off in Palantir's stock.
In conclusion, Palantir's Q2 performance has been impressive, but the high valuation of the stock doesn't logically justify its current price. As an investor, it's crucial to consider these factors when making decisions about Palantir's stock. Palantir has been a standout in the AI boom, but its future success will depend on its ability to execute effectively and justify its high valuation.
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