Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNetApp Inc (NTAP)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$159.64
-0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $123.48B
NTAP
NetApp Inc
$189.52
-1.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 9% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $6.92B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 18.4%. NTAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.01. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
NTAP
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 NTAP.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 94 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 27.3%
Earnings expanding 23.4% 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
Moderate valuation
Trading at 27.5x book value
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NTAP
The strongest argument for NTAP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 27.3%. Revenue growth of 12.5% 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 : NTAP
The primary concerns for NTAP are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while NTAP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTAP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — 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.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (71/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. 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.
NetApp Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
NetApp, Inc. is an American hybrid cloud data services and data management company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 1992 with an IPO in 1995, NetApp offers cloud data services for management of applications and data both online and physically.
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