Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNetflix Inc (NFLX)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-1.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
NFLX
Netflix Inc
$82.18
+0.56%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $350.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Netflix Inc generates 560% more annual revenue ($46.89B vs $7.11B). NFLX leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 27.5%. NFLX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. NFLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
NFLX
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
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
-51.2%
Fair Value
$53.92
Current Price
$82.18
$28.26 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.3%
Earnings expanding 86.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.1x book value
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 : NFLX
The strongest argument for NFLX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.5% and operating margin at 32.3%. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : NFLX
The primary concerns for NFLX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NFLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
NFLX generates stronger free cash flow (5.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NFLX scores higher overall (75/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins and 16.2% 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.
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.
Netflix Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Netflix, Inc. is an American over-the-top content platform and production company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. The company's primary business is a subscription-based streaming service offering online streaming from a library of films and television series, including those produced in-house.
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