Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-3.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$85.40
-1.41%
ENERGY · Cap: $233.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 3660% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 7.0%. SHEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Margin of Safety
-56.7%
Fair Value
$53.69
Current Price
$85.40
$31.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 197 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 28.6% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.6% YoY
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 27.5% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% 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.
Shell PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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