Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPagerduty Inc (PD)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$170.18
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
PD
Pagerduty Inc
$14.09
+2.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1422% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $494.73M). PD leads profitability with a 37.5% profit margin vs 28.2%. PD trades at a lower P/E of 6.7x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PD
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$170.18
$105.98 discount
Margin of Safety
+81.2%
Fair Value
$37.79
Current Price
$14.09
$23.70 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
Every $100 of equity generates 86 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 80.7x book value
0.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 40.0%
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 : PD
The strongest argument for PD centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.5% and operating margin at 8.2%.
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 : PD
The primary concerns for PD are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while PD 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
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. PD offers better value entry with a 81.2% margin of safety. 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.
Pagerduty Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PagerDuty, Inc. operates a digital operations management platform in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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