Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsZeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$160.11
-2.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $123.48B
ZETA
Zeta Global Holdings Corp
$25.56
-5.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 424% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $1.44B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs -1.6%. ZETA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
ZETA
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.9%
Fair Value
$277.92
Current Price
$160.11
$117.81 discount
Margin of Safety
-25.9%
Fair Value
$17.15
Current Price
$25.56
$8.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 197 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 43.9% YoY
Revenue surging 49.9% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 75.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 51.1%
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZETA
The strongest argument for ZETA centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 49.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ZETA
The primary concerns for ZETA are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while ZETA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZETA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
ZETA is growing revenue faster at 49.9% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (71/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Zeta Global Holdings Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (Ticker: ZETA) is a U.S. technology company that operates an AI-powered, data-driven marketing cloud platform designed to help enterprises understand, acquire, grow, and retain customers. Its software combines consumer intelligence with marketing automation tools—using advanced analytics and machine learning to deliver personalized campaigns across channels like email, social media, web, video, and more. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, it serves clients across various industries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ZETA.
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