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NTNX vs. PLTR: Nutanix vs. Palantir Stock Comparison

How do Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR) are both classified in the Application Software sub-industry within the broader Software industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
Profile ItemNTNXPLTR
NameNutanix, Inc. Class A Common StockPalantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryApplication SoftwareApplication Software
Market Capitalization15.92 billion USD386.44 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateSeptember 30, 2016September 30, 2020
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

NTNX
PLTR
GSPC
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
Total Return (1Y)-13.40%-4.94%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)17.34%109.97%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)11.02%47.47%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

NTNX
PLTR
GSPC
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)47.42%60.50%
Beta (5Y)0.741.63
Max Drawdown (5Y)-61.54%-75.26%
Avg. Volume (3M)2.52M27.20M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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NTNX and PLTR are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.37-0.15
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.50-0.24

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Nutanix (NTNX) at 37,460.21% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Palantir (PLTR) at 40.91% also sits in the top quartile.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

37,460.21%

NTNX
37,460.21%
Max
53.85%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

40.91%

Max
53.85%
PLTR
40.91%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Nutanix (NTNX) at 52.81% and Palantir (PLTR) at 50.34% keep an unusually large share of revenue as bottom-line profit — each net margin clears its industry’s benchmark range.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

52.81%

NTNX
52.81%
Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

50.34%

PLTR
50.34%
Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Palantir (PLTR) at 46.89% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.89%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

12.89%

Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
NTNX
12.89%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

46.89%

PLTR
46.89%
Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
ROE (TTM)37,460.21%40.91%
ROA (TTM)4.51%19.31%
Net Margin (TTM)52.81%50.34%
Operating Margin (TTM)12.89%46.89%
Gross Margin (TTM)86.93%84.74%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Palantir (PLTR) at 56.18% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.44%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Nutanix (NTNX) at 695.38% and Palantir (PLTR) at 231.06% grew per-share earnings faster than their entire industry benchmark ranges for EPS growth — a strong showing on both sides, though a depressed base year can exaggerate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters too.

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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
Revenue Growth (YoY)12.44%56.18%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)15.27%32.92%
EPS Growth (YoY)695.38%231.06%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 1.80 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Palantir (PLTR) at 7.10 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

1.80

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
NTNX
1.80
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

7.10

PLTR
7.10
Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Palantir (PLTR) at 0.02 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 2.17 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

2.17

Max
2.52
NTNX
2.17
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

0.02

Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
PLTR
0.02
Min
0.00
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.807.10
Debt / Equity (MRQ)2.170.02
Net Debt / EBITDA-2.26-3.08

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Nutanix (NTNX) nor Palantir (PLTR) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

NTNX
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

PLTR
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Nutanix (NTNX) nor Palantir (PLTR) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

NTNX
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

PLTR
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 11.29 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Palantir (PLTR) at 112.94 sits in the richer quartile — a clear split in what investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

11.29

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
NTNX
11.29
Min
6.69

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

112.94

PLTR
112.94
Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 5.58 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Palantir (PLTR) at 53.02 clears its benchmark range — PLTR looks notably rich on sales.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

5.58

Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
NTNX
5.58
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

53.02

PLTR
53.02
Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Measured against book value, both Nutanix (NTNX) at 22.50 and Palantir (PLTR) at 34.41 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

22.50

NTNX
22.50
Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90

PLTR

Software & Services industry group

34.41

PLTR
34.41
Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. Palantir (PLTR): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and Palantir (PLTR)
MetricNTNXPLTR
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.29112.94
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.5853.02
P/B Ratio (MRQ)22.5034.41
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)4.57%0.69%