Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNetskope, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NTSK)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$178.74
+2.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
NTSK
Netskope, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$18.55
+0.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 838% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $802.64M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs -91.8%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
NTSK
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.4%
Fair Value
$275.55
Current Price
$178.74
$96.81 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NTSK.
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
Revenue surging 29.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 84.7x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 48.8x book value
ROE of -349.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : NTSK
The strongest argument for NTSK centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 29.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : NTSK
The primary concerns for NTSK are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NTSK is growing revenue faster at 29.2% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Netskope, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Netskope, Inc., a cybersecurity company, provides security, networking, and analytics solutions to largest enterprises to mid-sized companies globally. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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