Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsOuster, Inc. Common Stock (OUST)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$118.84
-3.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
OUST
Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
$34.80
+14.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 3746% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $204.91M). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs -26.0%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
OUST
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.4%
Fair Value
$285.80
Current Price
$118.84
$166.96 discount
Margin of Safety
+24.4%
Fair Value
$24.98
Current Price
$34.80
$9.82 discount
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Revenue surging 55.9% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.8x book value
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -20.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : OUST
The strongest argument for OUST centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 55.9% 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 : OUST
The primary concerns for OUST are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while OUST is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OUST carries more volatility with a beta of 3.23 — expect wider price swings.
OUST is growing revenue faster at 55.9% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (882M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. OUST offers better value entry with a 24.4% margin of safety. 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.
Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Ouster, Inc. designs and manufactures digital lidar sensors for the industrial automation, intelligent infrastructure, robotics and automotive markets. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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