Arista Networks (ANET)vsFidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS)
ANET
Arista Networks
$131.22
-3.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $165.24B
FIS
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
$49.79
+1.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $25.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Information Services Inc generates 19% more annual revenue ($10.68B vs $9.01B). ANET leads profitability with a 39.0% profit margin vs 3.6%. FIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. ANET earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ANET
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
FIS
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-28.9%
Fair Value
$103.11
Current Price
$131.22
$28.11 premium
Margin of Safety
-39.5%
Fair Value
$34.63
Current Price
$49.79
$15.16 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 28.9% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 88.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.6%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.0% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 28.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FIS
The strongest argument for FIS centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FIS
The primary concerns for FIS are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANET profiles as a growth stock while FIS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ANET carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
ANET is growing revenue faster at 28.9% — sustainability is the question.
ANET generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ANET scores higher overall (69/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 39.0% margins and 28.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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