Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$159.64
-0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $123.48B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$206.16
+3.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $208.77B
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 1.63. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
SAP
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.9%
Fair Value
$277.92
Current Price
$159.64
$118.28 discount
Margin of Safety
-30.4%
Fair Value
$150.68
Current Price
$206.16
$55.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 197 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
Strong operational efficiency at 27.6%
Earnings expanding 30.6% YoY
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 75.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 65.9x 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 57.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SAP
The primary concerns for SAP are PEG 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 (71/100 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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