Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
DELL
Dell Technologies Inc
$421.90
-4.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $282.76B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-3.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dell Technologies Inc generates 1785% more annual revenue ($134.00B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 6.3%. DELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. DELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
DELL
Strong Buy74
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 DELL.
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 44 in profit
Revenue surging 87.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 282.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : DELL
The strongest argument for DELL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 87.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.71 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 27.5% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DELL
The primary concerns for DELL are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 50.3x 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
DELL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DELL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
DELL is growing revenue faster at 87.5% — sustainability is the question.
DELL generates stronger free cash flow (4.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DELL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100) and 87.5% 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.
Dell Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports information technology solutions, products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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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