Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsUpbound Group Inc. (UPBD)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$129.54
+1.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
UPBD
Upbound Group Inc.
$23.88
-5.50%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 67% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $4.73B). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 2.4%. UPBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
UPBD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.4%
Fair Value
$285.80
Current Price
$129.54
$156.26 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$29.86
Current Price
$23.88
$5.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 102 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 163.6% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 42.3x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.6%
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 : UPBD
The strongest argument for UPBD centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : UPBD
The primary concerns for UPBD are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while UPBD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UPBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (882M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. UPBD offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. 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.
Upbound Group Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Upbound Group, Inc., an omni-channel platform company, leases household durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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