Alarum Technologies Ltd. (ALAR)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
ALAR
Alarum Technologies Ltd.
$8.91
-8.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $73.56M
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 17344% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $40.76M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 2.4%. FTNT trades at a lower P/E of 57.7x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ALAR
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.7%
Fair Value
$21.05
Current Price
$8.91
$12.14 discount
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 60.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.8x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.4% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALAR
The strongest argument for ALAR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 60.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : ALAR
The primary concerns for ALAR are Price/Book, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 100.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALAR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
ALAR is growing revenue faster at 60.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. ALAR offers better value entry with a 66.7% margin of safety. 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.
Alarum Technologies Ltd.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Alarum Technologies Ltd. provides cybersecurity and privacy solutions to consumers and enterprises in Israel, the United States, Hong Kong, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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.
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