Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$178.74
+2.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$210.68
+0.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $241.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SAP SE ADR generates 407% more annual revenue ($38.19B vs $7.53B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 20.4%. SAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SAP
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.4%
Fair Value
$275.55
Current Price
$178.74
$96.81 discount
Margin of Safety
-29.9%
Fair Value
$151.18
Current Price
$210.68
$59.50 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 27.6%
Earnings expanding 30.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 84.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 66.3x book value
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 : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.4% and operating margin at 27.6%.
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 : SAP
The primary concerns for SAP are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while SAP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
SAP generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 64/100), 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.
SAP SE ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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