Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsZebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.52B
ZBRA
Zebra Technologies Corporation
$232.11
-5.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 27% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $5.58B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 7.5%. ZBRA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
ZBRA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.3%
Fair Value
$264.55
Current Price
$149.67
$114.88 discount
Margin of Safety
-17.7%
Fair Value
$214.58
Current Price
$232.11
$17.53 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
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
3.8% earnings growth
7.5% margin — thin
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 : ZBRA
The strongest argument for ZBRA centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.49 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 : ZBRA
The primary concerns for ZBRA are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while ZBRA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZBRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — 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 62/100), 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.
Zebra Technologies Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Zebra Technologies Corporation is an American company that manufactures and sells marking, tracking, and computer printing technologies. Its products include thermal barcode label and receipt printers, RFID smart label printers/encoders/fixed & handheld readers/antennas, and card and kiosk printers that are used for barcode labeling, personal identification, and specialty printing, principally in the manufacturing, supply chain, retail, healthcare, and government sectors.
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