Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNETGEAR Inc (NTGR)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$118.84
-3.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
NTGR
NETGEAR Inc
$18.88
-0.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $495.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1064% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $677.19M). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs -4.9%. NTGR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.74. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
NTGR
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$118.84
$167.66 discount
Margin of Safety
-6.1%
Fair Value
$19.35
Current Price
$18.88
$0.47 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.8x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.3%
Earnings declined 68.7%
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 : NTGR
The strongest argument for NTGR centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.74 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : NTGR
The primary concerns for NTGR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while NTGR is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTGR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — 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 44/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
NETGEAR Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
NETGEAR, Inc. designs, develops, and markets Internet-connected products and networks for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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