Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock (CORZ)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
CORZ
Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock
$13.25
-8.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.64B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$136.08
-2.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1690% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $440.31M). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
CORZ
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-67.6%
Fair Value
$8.61
Current Price
$13.25
$4.64 premium
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$136.08
$150.42 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 108.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 61.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 38.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 44.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CORZ
The strongest argument for CORZ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 108.8% 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 29.0% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CORZ
The primary concerns for CORZ are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CORZ profiles as a hypergrowth stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CORZ carries more volatility with a beta of 5.48 — expect wider price swings.
CORZ is growing revenue faster at 108.8% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. 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.
Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Core Scientific, Inc. provides blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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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