BlackBerry Ltd (BB)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
BB
BlackBerry Ltd
$9.40
-1.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.73B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$139.10
-20.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $124.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1126% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $614.00M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 13.1%. BB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BB
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+27.7%
Fair Value
$4.83
Current Price
$9.40
$4.57 discount
Margin of Safety
+34.3%
Fair Value
$274.02
Current Price
$139.10
$134.92 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 150.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Revenue surging 26.0% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 43.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BB
The strongest argument for BB centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 26.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FTNT
The strongest argument for FTNT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BB
The primary concerns for BB are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 62.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 59.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
BB is growing revenue faster at 26.0% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. BB offers better value entry with a 27.7% margin of safety. 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.
BlackBerry Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
BlackBerry Limited provides intelligent security software and services to businesses and governments around the world. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
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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