Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$170.18
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$181.97
-1.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $194.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Qualcomm Incorporated generates 485% more annual revenue ($44.07B vs $7.53B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 21.0%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
QCOM
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
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
+1.8%
Fair Value
$185.32
Current Price
$181.97
$3.35 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
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 80.7x book value
Revenue declined 4.0%
Earnings declined 23.0%
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 : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.0% and operating margin at 18.5%. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Revenue Growth, EPS 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 1.68 — 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 58/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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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