Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Palo Alto Networks' Debt figure was $338 Mil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $132 Bil. This implies a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.3% (vs. 21.2% for S&P 500). [Note: A low Debt-to-Equity Ratio is desirable]

The cybersecurity company’s recent “platformization” push has paid off, and investors are optimistic about future growth.