Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsMACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc (MTSI)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$159.64
-0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $123.48B
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
$310.82
+3.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $19.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 601% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $1.07B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 16.5%. MTSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.05. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
MTSI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.9%
Fair Value
$277.92
Current Price
$159.64
$118.28 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MTSI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 197 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 75.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MTSI
The strongest argument for MTSI centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 17.6%. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MTSI
The primary concerns for MTSI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 107.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTSI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (71/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. 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.
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.
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. designs and manufactures analog semiconductor solutions for use in wired and wireless applications in the radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave and light wave spectrum in the United States, China, Asia Pacific and internationally. . . The company is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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