DigitalOcean Holdings Inc (DOCN)vsFortinet Inc (FTNT)
DOCN
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc
$180.58
-2.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.79B
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 649% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $948.63M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 25.0%. DOCN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DOCN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DOCN.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 22.4% 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
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.2x book value
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 : DOCN
The strongest argument for DOCN centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.0% and operating margin at 14.2%. Revenue growth of 22.4% 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 : DOCN
The primary concerns for DOCN are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 74.8x 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 57.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DOCN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
DOCN is growing revenue faster at 22.4% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 57/100), 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.
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. operates a cloud computing platform that provides platform infrastructure and tools for developers, startups, and small and medium-sized businesses in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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