Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNice Ltd ADR (NICE)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
NICE
Nice Ltd ADR
$98.18
+0.14%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 145% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $3.07B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 13.9%. NICE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
NICE
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$156.07
$120.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+34.4%
Fair Value
$169.17
Current Price
$98.18
$70.99 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 43.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Trading at 38.2x book value
Earnings declined 52.7%
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NICE
The strongest argument for NICE centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NICE
The primary concerns for NICE are Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while NICE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. NICE offers better value entry with a 34.4% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Nice Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
NICE Ltd. provides business software solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel.
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