BlackBerry Ltd (BB)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
BB
BlackBerry Ltd
$8.44
+8.07%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.24B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$154.25
+0.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $113.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1125% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $580.30M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 10.3%. BB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.21. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BB
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.1%
Fair Value
$4.48
Current Price
$8.44
$3.96 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.0%
Fair Value
$262.87
Current Price
$154.25
$108.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 216.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 114.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BB
The strongest argument for BB centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.6% 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 : BB
The primary concerns for BB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 89.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
BB is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. BB offers better value entry with a 22.1% 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.
BlackBerry Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
BlackBerry Limited provides intelligent security software and services to businesses and governments around the world. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
Visit Website →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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