Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsAeye Inc (LIDR)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
LIDR
Aeye Inc
$1.80
-8.16%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $83.37M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 2633048% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $270,000). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
LIDR
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LIDR.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 57.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -46.2% — below average capital efficiency
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 : LIDR
The strongest argument for LIDR centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 57.8% 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 : LIDR
The primary concerns for LIDR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while LIDR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LIDR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.77 — expect wider price swings.
LIDR is growing revenue faster at 57.8% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Aeye Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Aeye Inc (LIDR) is a pioneering technology firm that specializes in sophisticated LiDAR solutions designed to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure. Through its proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms and adaptive LiDAR systems, Aeye offers high-performance, cost-effective sensing solutions that significantly improve safety and reliability in real-time applications. With a robust intellectual property portfolio and strategic partnerships bolstering its market position, Aeye is well-equipped to capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for advanced perception systems in the automotive and smart city sectors, solidifying its role as a leader in the evolving landscape of autonomous technologies.
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