Arista Networks (ANET)vsTransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT)
ANET
Arista Networks
$135.01
+3.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $164.71B
TACT
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
$3.29
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arista Networks generates 17394% more annual revenue ($9.01B vs $51.48M). ANET leads profitability with a 39.0% profit margin vs -2.4%. TACT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. ANET earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ANET
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TACT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Fair Value
$102.74
Current Price
$135.01
$32.27 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TACT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 28.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -10.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.0% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 28.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TACT
The strongest argument for TACT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TACT
The primary concerns for TACT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANET profiles as a growth stock while TACT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ANET carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
ANET is growing revenue faster at 28.9% — sustainability is the question.
ANET generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ANET scores higher overall (69/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 39.0% margins and 28.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Arista Networks
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Arista Networks (formerly Arastra) is an American computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.
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TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
TransAct Technologies Incorporated designs, develops and markets specialized and transaction-based printers and terminals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut.
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