Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsEmerson Radio Corporation (MSN)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$118.84
-3.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
MSN
Emerson Radio Corporation
$0.29
-1.50%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.19M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 138429% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $5.69M). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs -65.5%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
MSN
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$118.84
$167.66 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MSN.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 38.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.8x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -24.7% — 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 29.0% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MSN
The strongest argument for MSN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MSN
The primary concerns for MSN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while MSN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% 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.
Emerson Radio Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Emerson Radio Corp. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
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