Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSPS Commerce Inc (SPSC)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$172.37
+1.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
SPSC
SPS Commerce Inc
$82.00
-1.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 874% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $772.49M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 10.1%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SPSC
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$172.37
$103.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+71.2%
Fair Value
$237.87
Current Price
$82.00
$155.88 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 81.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 63.9%
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 : SPSC
The strongest argument for SPSC centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 : SPSC
The primary concerns for SPSC are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while SPSC is a value 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.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. SPSC offers better value entry with a 71.2% 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.
SPS Commerce Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SPS Commerce, Inc. provides cloud-based supply chain management solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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