Ci&T Inc (CINT)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
CINT
Ci&T Inc
$3.96
-4.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $505.13M
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1279% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $515.38M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 7.9%. CINT trades at a lower P/E of 12.7x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CINT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.6%
Fair Value
$13.76
Current Price
$3.96
$9.80 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.2% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : CINT
The strongest argument for CINT centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 23.2% 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 : CINT
The primary concerns for CINT are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
CINT is growing revenue faster at 23.2% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. CINT offers better value entry with a 63.6% 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.
Ci&T Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
CI&T Inc, provides strategy, design and software engineering services to enable digital transformation for companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Campinas, Brazil.
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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