Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$453.01
+1.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $389.08B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-3.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 308% more annual revenue ($29.02B vs $7.11B). AMAT leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs 27.5%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AMAT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMAT.
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 197 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 28.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FTNT
The strongest argument for FTNT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a mature stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 29.3% margins and 11.4% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 45.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
Visit Website →Fortinet Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It develops and sells cybersecurity solutions, including but not limited to physical products such as firewalls, plus software and services such as anti-virus protection, intrusion prevention systems and endpoint security components.
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