Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$170.18
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$379.72
-13.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $59.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 69% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $4.46B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 25.8%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
TER
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$170.18
$105.98 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TER.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Revenue surging 103.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 385.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 80.7x book value
Trading at 18.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 33.2%. Revenue growth of 103.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TER
The primary concerns for TER are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 103.9% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (79/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 25.8% margins and 103.9% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 43.5% 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.
Teradyne Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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