Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTC Energy Corp (TRP)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-3.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
TRP
TC Energy Corp
$68.68
-0.39%
ENERGY · Cap: $73.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TC Energy Corp generates 118% more annual revenue ($15.48B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 22.2%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.32. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TRP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-49.2%
Fair Value
$40.83
Current Price
$68.68
$27.85 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
Strong operational efficiency at 47.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 8.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : TRP
The strongest argument for TRP centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 47.5%.
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 : TRP
The primary concerns for TRP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while TRP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
TRP generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
TC Energy Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
TC Energy Corporation is an energy infrastructure company in North America. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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