Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-3.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$215.94
-5.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $263.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Qualcomm Incorporated generates 526% more annual revenue ($44.49B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
QCOM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
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
-14.1%
Fair Value
$190.91
Current Price
$215.94
$25.03 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 173.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Revenue declined 3.5%
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 : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 22.1%. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while QCOM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
QCOM generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. FTNT offers better value entry with a 45.4% margin of safety. 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.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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