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Valuation section updated on Feb 04, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Company Overview Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, and Nathan Gettings, Palantir Technologies emerged from the shared vision of transforming how data could be used to solve complex problems. Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal and a prominent venture capitalist, brought his knack for identifying transformative opportunities.

The fundamental business is growing good and may continue to do so but what is bewildering is the growth in the share price which is completely detached from the fundamentals. Even taking lofty valuation priced for perfection, the stock appears overvalued.

Catalysts Are there any products or services that could move sales or earnings meaningfully? Introduction of AI across its offering, OpenAI as a new search engine and potentially gaming.

Key Takeaways Clear Secure (YOU) has strong potential for future growth, particularly if it successfully diversifies its offerings and expands its digital identity services beyond airports. The company’s success hinges on its ability to scale internationally, as its current US-centric focus limits its addressable market.

MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR), currently trading at $334.79 per share, has garnered significant attention due to its substantial Bitcoin holdings, which have become a central component of its valuation strategy. Analysts have set a 12-month average price target of $549.36, with estimates ranging from $480.00 to $650.00, indicating a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Okta was founded in 2009 by Todd McKinnon (CEO) and Frederic Kerrest with a vision to fundamentally improve the world of identity and access management (IAM). The company has established itself in a highly competitive market and offers a technically mature and popular solution.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has demonstrated consistent growth and maintains a strong position in the technology sector. Microsoft is a company that designs and sells hardware devices, such as the Xbox 360 and Surface Pro.

Operates primarily in the biometric security and identity verification market, focusing on areas such as airport security, venue access, and membership-based identity solutions. Sector: Technology Industry: Software - Application, Travel, Biometric security, identity verification Market Capitalization: $3.8b (Mid Cap) Major Competitors: TSA PreCheck (Transportation Security Administration): A government-operated trusted traveler program that competes directly with Clear Secure in the airport security space.

Many don't understand the importance of Palantir, specially witch such young and unstoppable sector such as the revolutionary AI craze that has branched out and all continue to do so, specially when it comes to weapons and what such a great company that has no competition such as Palantir that offers many of its clients defense Palantir's customers include: Government agencies The US Department of Defense, US Air Force, US Department of Homeland Security, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Large businesses Amazon Services, AT&T, United Airlines, CVS Health, BP, Stellantis USA, Rio Tinto, and General Mills Other companies Morgan Stanley, Merck KGaA, Airbus, Wejo, Lilium, PG&E, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Origin Energy, and Aramark Palantir's software is used for data integration and analysis, and for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD). The company's relationship with the CIA began when it sold its software to help detect roadside bombs in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.