Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsi3 Verticals Inc (IIIV)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
IIIV
i3 Verticals Inc
$19.61
-2.44%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $549.69M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 2326% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $293.02M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs -2.0%. IIIV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
IIIV
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Margin of Safety
+16.8%
Fair Value
$26.31
Current Price
$19.61
$6.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : IIIV
The strongest argument for IIIV centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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.
Bear Case : IIIV
The primary concerns for IIIV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 178.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while IIIV is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
IIIV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. IIIV offers better value entry with a 16.8% 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.
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.
i3 Verticals Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
i3 Verticals, Inc. provides integrated payment and software solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and organizations in the education, nonprofit, public sector, property management, and healthcare markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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