Arista Networks (ANET)vsFidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS)
ANET
Arista Networks
$166.15
+2.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $212.91B
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
$40.95
-1.28%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Information Services Inc generates 18% more annual revenue ($11.44B vs $9.71B). ANET leads profitability with a 38.3% profit margin vs 23.4%. FIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.22. FIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 87/100 (A).
ANET
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
FIS
Exceptional Buy87
out of 100
Grade: A
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.9%
Fair Value
$465.25
Current Price
$166.15
$299.10 discount
Margin of Safety
+8.2%
Fair Value
$52.61
Current Price
$40.95
$11.66 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.7%
Revenue surging 35.1% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 3041.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.3% and operating margin at 42.7%. Revenue growth of 35.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FIS
The strongest argument for FIS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.4% and operating margin at 16.4%. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 58.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FIS
The primary concerns for FIS are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANET carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
ANET is growing revenue faster at 35.1% — sustainability is the question.
ANET generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FIS scores higher overall (87/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 23.4% margins and 30.1% revenue growth. ANET offers better value entry with a 63.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Arista Networks
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Arista Networks (formerly Arastra) is an American computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.
Visit Website →Fidelity National Information Services Inc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
FIS is an American Fortune 500 company which offers a wide range of financial products and services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS employs approximately 63,000 people worldwide. FIS is most known for its development of Financial Technology, or FinTech, and as of Q2 2020 it offers its solutions in three primary segments: Merchant Solutions, Banking Solutions, and Capital Market Solutions.
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