Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNova Ltd (NVMI)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
NVMI
Nova Ltd
$371.81
+1.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 703% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $937.50M). NVMI leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs 28.2%. NVMI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
NVMI
Buy62
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NVMI.
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
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
15.9% revenue growth
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 8.1x book value
2.9% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : NVMI
The strongest argument for NVMI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 29.9%. Revenue growth of 15.9% 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 : NVMI
The primary concerns for NVMI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 46.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.75 — 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.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% 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.
Nova Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. designs, develops, produces, and sells process control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing in Israel, Taiwan, the United States, China, Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
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