Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPaysign Inc (PAYS)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
PAYS
Paysign Inc
$13.01
-2.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $759.42M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 7379% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $100.64M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 15.7%. PAYS trades at a lower P/E of 49.8x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PAYS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
+57.1%
Fair Value
$7.90
Current Price
$13.01
$5.11 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
Revenue surging 48.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 450.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Trading at 12.2x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : PAYS
The strongest argument for PAYS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 28.3%. Revenue growth of 48.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PAYS
The primary concerns for PAYS are Price/Book, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 49.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
PAYS is growing revenue faster at 48.1% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. PAYS offers better value entry with a 57.1% margin of safety. 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.
Paysign Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
PaySign, Inc. offers prepaid card products and processing services under the PaySign brand for corporate, consumer and government applications. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.
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