Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsOpen Text Corp (OTEX)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
OTEX
Open Text Corp
$23.06
+1.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 43% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $5.25B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 12.3%. OTEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. OTEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
OTEX
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$156.07
$120.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+81.4%
Fair Value
$130.17
Current Price
$23.06
$107.11 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 476.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
2.9% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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 : OTEX
The strongest argument for OTEX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : OTEX
The primary concerns for OTEX are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while OTEX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OTEX scores higher overall (74/100 vs 73/100). FTNT offers better value entry with a 43.5% margin of safety. 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.
Open Text Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Open Text Corporation offers a suite of software products and services. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
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