Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNetSol Technologies Inc (NTWK)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
NTWK
NetSol Technologies Inc
$4.57
-2.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $51.90M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 9766% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $72.06M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 2.5%. NTWK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
NTWK
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NTWK.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.5% margin — thin
Earnings declined 9.8%
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 : NTWK
The strongest argument for NTWK centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.35 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 : NTWK
The primary concerns for NTWK are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while NTWK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTWK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — 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 57/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. 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.
NetSol Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
NetSol Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, markets and exports software products to the global auto finance and leasing, banking and financial services industries. The company is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
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