Walt Disney Company (DIS)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$99.71
+0.37%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $176.10B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-1.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 1268% more annual revenue ($97.26B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 11.5%. DIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.40. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.3%
Fair Value
$112.02
Current Price
$99.71
$12.31 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
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.9B 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 29.8%
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 : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
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
DIS profiles as a value stock while FTNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
DIS generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Walt Disney Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California.
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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