Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPattern Group Inc. Series A Common Stock (PTRN)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$148.00
-1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.52B
PTRN
Pattern Group Inc. Series A Common Stock
$19.55
-3.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 160% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $2.73B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PTRN
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.3%
Fair Value
$264.55
Current Price
$148.00
$116.55 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PTRN.
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
Revenue surging 43.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 109.6x book value
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -23.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 5.9%
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 : PTRN
The strongest argument for PTRN centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 43.2% 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 : PTRN
The primary concerns for PTRN are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while PTRN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PTRN is growing revenue faster at 43.2% — 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
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. 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.
Pattern Group Inc. Series A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Pattern Group Inc. operates online marketplaces that sell various consumer products. The company is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.
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