Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$129.39
+1.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$323.83
-6.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 84% more annual revenue ($14.48B vs $7.88B). WDC leads profitability with a 69.2% profit margin vs 29.0%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$129.39
$157.11 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WDC.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 106 in profit
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 42.3x book value
Trading at 13.0x book value
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 : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 69.2% and operating margin at 47.7%. Revenue growth of 55.5% 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 : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.17 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 69.2% margins and 55.5% 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.
Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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