Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsXperi Corp (XPER)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$154.25
+0.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $113.60B
XPER
Xperi Corp
$7.54
-0.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $367.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1486% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $448.28M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs -10.2%. XPER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
XPER
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.0%
Fair Value
$262.87
Current Price
$154.25
$108.62 discount
Margin of Safety
-49.3%
Fair Value
$3.69
Current Price
$7.54
$3.85 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 380.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 114.3x book value
0.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Weak financial health signals
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 : XPER
The strongest argument for XPER centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.08 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 61.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : XPER
The primary concerns for XPER are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while XPER is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 57/100), 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.
Xperi Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Xperi Holding Corporation, is a global consumer and entertainment product / solution licensing company. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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