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A key metric for software companies, the Rule of 40, combines growth and profit margin. Palantir achieved an impressive 114% in this metric in recent quarters—signaling rapid expansion coupled with strong profitability.
This exceptional growth underscores the belief that Palantir’s platform is poised to dominate the enterprise AI landscape, akin to how Windows became essential in personal computing. Its sticky software, which integrates deeply into client operations, presents a significant competitive moat, making it hard to displace once embedded.