Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPTC Inc (PTC)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
PTC
PTC Inc
$137.00
-1.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $13.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 137% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $3.00B). PTC leads profitability with a 41.6% profit margin vs 27.5%. PTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. PTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PTC
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Margin of Safety
-68.9%
Fair Value
$92.13
Current Price
$137.00
$44.87 premium
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.6%
Earnings expanding 268.9% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
No major concerns identified
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 : PTC
The strongest argument for PTC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.6% and operating margin at 41.6%. Revenue growth of 21.7% 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 : PTC
No major red flags identified for PTC, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PTC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
PTC is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PTC scores higher overall (82/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 41.6% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 45.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
PTC Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PTC Inc. is an American computer software and services company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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