Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$118.84
-3.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$116.01
+0.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $396.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 811% more annual revenue ($71.78B vs $7.88B). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 26.4%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
ORCL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$118.84
$167.66 discount
Margin of Safety
-8.5%
Fair Value
$106.99
Current Price
$116.01
$9.02 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 38.7% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Earnings expanding 54.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 29.0% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 35.6%. Revenue growth of 29.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.77 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 29.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 26.4% margins and 29.6% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 52.5% margin of safety. 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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