Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsScanSource Inc (SCSC)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
SCSC
ScanSource Inc
$58.19
+4.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 133% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $3.23B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 2.4%. SCSC 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
SCSC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$156.07
$120.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+7.4%
Fair Value
$37.44
Current Price
$58.19
$20.75 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
17.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 41.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SCSC
The strongest argument for SCSC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 17.3% demonstrates continued momentum. 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 : SCSC
The primary concerns for SCSC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCSC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — 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.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. 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.
ScanSource Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION · USA
ScanSource, Inc. distributes technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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