Ci&T Inc (CINT)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
CINT
Ci&T Inc
$3.23
+5.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $413.40M
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1291% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $541.02M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 6.8%. CINT trades at a lower P/E of 12.0x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CINT
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+75.8%
Fair Value
$20.69
Current Price
$3.23
$17.46 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$156.07
$120.09 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.9% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 137 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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 35.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CINT
The strongest argument for CINT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.9% 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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CINT
The primary concerns for CINT are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. CINT offers better value entry with a 75.8% 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.
Ci&T Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
CI&T Inc, provides strategy, design and software engineering services to enable digital transformation for companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Campinas, Brazil.
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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