Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$185.66
-1.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $164.49B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-1.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Salesforce.com Inc generates 502% more annual revenue ($42.83B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 18.7%. CRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CRM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.7%
Fair Value
$722.63
Current Price
$185.66
$536.97 discount
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 52.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Generating 6.6B in free cash flow
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 13.3% 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 : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM profiles as a mature stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (6.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 18.7% margins and 13.3% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 45.4% margin of safety. 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.
Salesforce.com Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Salesforce.com, Inc. is an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides customer relationship management (CRM) service and also provides a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
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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