Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsQ2 Holdings (QTWO)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$170.18
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
QTWO
Q2 Holdings
$60.89
+0.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 790% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $846.20M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 10.9%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
QTWO
Buy55
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QTWO.
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
Earnings expanding 156.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 80.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : QTWO
The strongest argument for QTWO centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : QTWO
The primary concerns for QTWO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 42.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while QTWO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
QTWO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — 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 55/100), 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.
Q2 Holdings
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Q2 Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based digital banking solutions to Community and Regional Financial Institutions (RCFIs) in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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