Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsInsight Enterprises Inc (NSIT)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
NSIT
Insight Enterprises Inc
$165.37
+6.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Insight Enterprises Inc generates 14% more annual revenue ($8.58B vs $7.53B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 2.5%. NSIT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
NSIT
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
-83.0%
Fair Value
$49.19
Current Price
$165.37
$116.18 premium
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
Earnings expanding 76.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
2.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : NSIT
The strongest argument for NSIT centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 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 : NSIT
The primary concerns for NSIT are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while NSIT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NSIT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — 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 68/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. 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.
Insight Enterprises Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION · USA
Insight Enterprises, Inc. provides hardware, software, and information technology services solutions in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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