Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$118.84
-3.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$206.99
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 152% more annual revenue ($19.89B vs $7.88B). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 16.4%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
TEL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$118.84
$167.66 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TEL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 38.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.1%
Earnings expanding 39.1% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.8x book value
No major concerns identified
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 29.0% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 21.1%. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TEL
No major red flags identified for TEL, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 16.4% margins and 11.9% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 52.5% margin of safety. 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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