Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSilicom (SILC)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
SILC
Silicom
$42.98
-2.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $271.95M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 10569% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $66.64M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs -16.6%. SILC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.41. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SILC
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
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
+31.2%
Fair Value
$27.82
Current Price
$42.98
$15.16 discount
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
Revenue surging 32.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 79.6%
Currently unprofitable
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 : SILC
The strongest argument for SILC centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 32.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 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 : SILC
The primary concerns for SILC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while SILC is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SILC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
SILC is growing revenue faster at 32.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. SILC offers better value entry with a 31.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Silicom
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Silicom Ltd. designs, manufactures, markets and supports network and data infrastructure solutions for a variety of servers, server-based systems, and communications devices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Kfar Sava, Israel.
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