Euronet Worldwide Inc (EEFT)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
EEFT
Euronet Worldwide Inc
$71.26
-1.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.69B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$170.18
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 72% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $4.37B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 6.6%. EEFT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
EEFT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.6%
Fair Value
$124.49
Current Price
$71.26
$53.23 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$170.18
$105.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
3.2% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 24.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 80.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EEFT
The strongest argument for EEFT centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.47 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 : EEFT
The primary concerns for EEFT are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.28 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 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EEFT profiles as a value stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — 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 (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. EEFT offers better value entry with a 43.6% 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.
Euronet Worldwide Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, agents, retailers, merchants, content providers and individual consumers globally. The company is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.
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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