Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$128.11
+1.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
$17.80
-1.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 467% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $1.39B). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 9.1%. PGY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.04. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
PGY
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$128.11
$158.39 discount
Margin of Safety
+2.5%
Fair Value
$13.20
Current Price
$17.80
$4.60 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 143.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.3%
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 41.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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 : PGY
The strongest argument for PGY centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.04 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 : PGY
The primary concerns for PGY are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PGY carries more volatility with a beta of 5.52 — 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.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. 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.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. is a financial technology company in Israel, the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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