Box Inc (BOX)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
BOX
Box Inc
$32.65
-2.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.48B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$160.01
-3.28%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $123.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1013% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $676.39M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs -19.8%. BOX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BOX
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
FTNT
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.7%
Fair Value
$17.72
Current Price
$32.65
$14.93 premium
Margin of Safety
+40.8%
Fair Value
$277.34
Current Price
$160.01
$117.33 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 70 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 233.2x book value
Earnings declined 58.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 75.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BOX
The strongest argument for BOX centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.68 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 : BOX
The primary concerns for BOX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. A P/E of 51.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BOX profiles as a turnaround stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BOX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (71/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Box Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Box, Inc. provides a cloud content management platform that enables organizations of various sizes to manage and share their content from anywhere and on any device. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
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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