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AExcellent

Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)

A

Financial data as of Dec 31, 2024Improving · Technology

FCF Margin39.8%Free Cash Flow / Revenue
Cash Conversion249.7%Operating CF / Net Income
Free Cash Flow$1.1B
Revenue$2.9B
Net Cash$1.9BCash exceeds debt
Debt / FCF0.2xManageable debt load
Current Ratio5.96Adequate short-term liquidity
YoY FCF Growth+20.5%5 of 5 quarters positive

How This Grade Was Calculated

Base grade from FCF margin, adjusted by financial health factors

BaseA
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+0.5Healthy FCF margin with manageable debt (39.8%, 0.2x)
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+1Strong YoY FCF growth (20.5% YoY)
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+1Net cash position with strong FCF margin
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+1Very low debt-to-FCF ratio (0.2x)
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+0.5Highly consistent quarterly FCF
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FinalA

Analysis Summary

Strengths

  • Exceptional FCF margin (39.8%)
  • Excellent cash conversion (250%)
  • Net cash position ($1.9B)
  • Very low debt relative to cash flow (0.2x)
  • Strong liquidity (current ratio: 5.96)
  • Strong YoY FCF growth (+20.5%)
  • Highly consistent quarterly FCF
  • FCF trend is improving

Financial Breakdown

Key financials compared side by side

Margin Composition

FCF Margin39.8%
Net Margin16.1%
Operating CF Margin40.3%
CapEx Ratio0.4%

Balance Sheet Health

Debt, liquidity, and leverage snapshot

Net Cash$1.9BCash exceeds debt
Debt / FCF0.2xManageable debt load
Current Ratio5.96Strong liquidity
Debt / Equity0.05Low leverage

Quarterly FCF Trend

+20.5% YoYImproving (+20.5%)

Free cash flow per quarter

Sector Comparison — Technology

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Detailed Metrics

Company NamePalantir Technologies Inc.
SectorTechnology
Free Cash Flow$1.1B
Revenue$2.9B
Net Income$462.2M
Operating Cash Flow$1.2B
Capital Expenditure$12.6M
FCF Margin39.8%
Cash Conversion Rate249.7%
Net Margin16.1%
Total Debt$239.2M
Total Cash$2.1B
Net Cash$1.9B
Current Ratio5.96
Debt / Equity0.05
Debt / FCF0.2x
YoY FCF Growth+20.5%
Positive Quarters5 of 5
Trend DirectionImproving
Report DateDec 31, 2024
GradeA
Data SourceYahoo Finance

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