Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNetskope, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NTSK)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$145.28
-1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.52B
NTSK
Netskope, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$8.95
-3.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 844% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $752.85M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs -95.2%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
NTSK
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.3%
Fair Value
$264.55
Current Price
$145.28
$119.27 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NTSK.
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
Revenue surging 27.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 107.6x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 20.3x book value
ROE of -349.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : NTSK
The strongest argument for NTSK centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.8% 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 : NTSK
The primary concerns for NTSK are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NTSK is growing revenue faster at 27.8% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 30/100), 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.
Netskope, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Netskope, Inc., a cybersecurity company, provides security, networking, and analytics solutions to largest enterprises to mid-sized companies globally. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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