Stock Analysis on Net

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR)

$24.99

Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)

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Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)

Palantir Technologies Inc., FCFE calculation

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net noncash charges
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Purchases of property and equipment
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of borrowing costs
Principal payments on borrowings
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).


Operating Activities Cash Flow
The net cash provided by or used in operating activities exhibits a significant positive turnaround over the five-year period. Starting with a substantial outflow of approximately -$296.6 million in 2020, the figure reverses to a positive inflow of $333.9 million in 2021. Although the cash inflow decreases to $223.7 million in 2022, it then grows markedly to $712.2 million in 2023 and further to $1.15 billion in 2024. This trend suggests improving operational efficiency and increasing cash generation from the company's core business activities.
Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
The free cash flow to equity follows a parallel trajectory to the operating cash flow but with more pronounced fluctuations. The company reports a large negative FCFE of approximately -$509.5 million in 2020, indicating significant cash outflows attributable to equity holders. This shifts to a positive FCFE of $121.2 million in 2021, improving further to $183.7 million in 2022. A considerable increase is observed in subsequent years, with FCFE reaching $697.1 million in 2023 and $1.14 billion in 2024. The consistent rise in FCFE highlights enhanced cash generation available to equity investors, reflecting potentially better profitability and/or reduced capital expenditures or finance costs.
Overall Analysis
The overall financial trends depict a robust improvement in cash flow metrics over the analyzed period. From negative cash flows in 2020, both operating activities and free cash flow to equity transition to substantial positive figures by 2024. The strong growth in operating cash flows serves as a positive indicator of the company's operational health, while the growing FCFE suggests increased capacity to return value to shareholders or reinvest in the business. The data indicates a successful turnaround and a strengthening liquidity position, which may favor future growth opportunities and financial stability.

Price to FCFE Ratio, Current

Palantir Technologies Inc., current P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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No. shares of common stock outstanding
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in thousands)
FCFE per share
Current share price (P)
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors1
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Fair Isaac Corp.
International Business Machines Corp.
Intuit Inc.
Microsoft Corp.
Oracle Corp.
Palo Alto Networks Inc.
Salesforce Inc.
ServiceNow Inc.
Synopsys Inc.
Workday Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Software & Services
P/FCFE, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31).

1 Click competitor name to see calculations.

If the company P/FCFE is lower then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company P/FCFE is higher then the P/FCFE of benchmark then company is relatively overvalued.


Price to FCFE Ratio, Historical

Palantir Technologies Inc., historical P/FCFE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
No. shares of common stock outstanding1
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) (in thousands)2
FCFE per share3
Share price1, 4
Valuation Ratio
P/FCFE5
Benchmarks
P/FCFE, Competitors6
Accenture PLC
Adobe Inc.
Cadence Design Systems Inc.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
Fair Isaac Corp.
International Business Machines Corp.
Intuit Inc.
Microsoft Corp.
Oracle Corp.
Palo Alto Networks Inc.
Salesforce Inc.
ServiceNow Inc.
Synopsys Inc.
Workday Inc.
P/FCFE, Sector
Software & Services
P/FCFE, Industry
Information Technology

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

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3 2024 Calculation
FCFE per share = FCFE ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
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4 Closing price as at the filing date of Palantir Technologies Inc. Annual Report.

5 2024 Calculation
P/FCFE = Share price ÷ FCFE per share
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6 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Share Price Trend
The share price exhibited significant volatility over the observed period. Starting at $23.90 in 2020, it declined sharply to $11.83 in 2021 and further decreased to $8.47 in 2022. However, a marked recovery ensued in 2023, with the price rising to $23.40, followed by a substantial surge to $124.62 by the end of 2024. This pattern indicates initial market challenges or negative sentiment, eventually reversing to strong positive investor confidence and valuation increases.
Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) per Share
The FCFE per share showed a consistent upward progression throughout the period. Starting with a negative value of -$0.28 in 2020, it turned positive in 2021 with $0.06, followed by incremental increases to $0.09 in 2022, $0.32 in 2023, and finally reaching $0.49 in 2024. This trend suggests improving cash generation available to equity shareholders, reflecting enhanced operational or financial efficiency.
Price to FCFE (P/FCFE) Ratio
The P/FCFE ratio, which measures valuation relative to free cash flow, was unavailable for 2020 but showed a decreasing trend from 198.12 in 2021 to 96.89 in 2022 and 74.28 in 2023, indicating improving valuation multiples as FCFE increased. However, this trend sharply reversed in 2024, with the ratio rising drastically to 256.11, suggesting that the share price increase outpaced FCFE growth. This could imply heightened market optimism or speculative valuation.
Overall Financial Insights
The combined trends illustrate that free cash flow per share consistently improved over the five years, possibly underlying the company’s strengthening fundamentals. The early decline in share price and subsequent recovery, culminating in a sharp rise in 2024, reflect a transition from market skepticism to high investor confidence. The 2024 surge in the price relative to FCFE might warrant a closer examination of valuation drivers and sustainability of growth expectations.