Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsKinder Morgan Inc (KMI)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-3.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
KMI
Kinder Morgan Inc
$31.71
+0.16%
ENERGY · Cap: $69.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kinder Morgan Inc generates 146% more annual revenue ($17.52B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 18.9%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.32. KMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
KMI
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Margin of Safety
-43.3%
Fair Value
$21.84
Current Price
$31.71
$9.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Earnings expanding 36.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : KMI
The strongest argument for KMI centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at 29.9%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : KMI
The primary concerns for KMI are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while KMI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KMI scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 18.9% margins and 13.8% 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.
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.
Kinder Morgan Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. The company specializes in owning and controlling oil and gas pipelines and terminals.
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