Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsToast Inc (TOST)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
TOST
Toast Inc
$24.64
-2.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $14.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 10% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $6.45B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 6.4%. TOST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. TOST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TOST
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
-8.6%
Fair Value
$25.81
Current Price
$24.64
$1.17 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 123.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Revenue surging 21.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.4% margin — thin
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 : TOST
The strongest argument for TOST centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 21.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.24 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 : TOST
The primary concerns for TOST are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TOST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.76 — expect wider price swings.
TOST is growing revenue faster at 21.9% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. 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.
Toast Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Toast, Inc. operates a cloud-based technology platform for the restaurant industry in the United States and Ireland. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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