Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
PAGS
PagSeguro Digital Ltd
$8.53
-3.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PagSeguro Digital Ltd generates 179% more annual revenue ($19.81B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 10.8%. PAGS trades at a lower P/E of 6.3x. PAGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PAGS
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 PAGS.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.3%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
1.5% revenue growth
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 27.5% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PAGS
The strongest argument for PAGS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 : PAGS
The primary concerns for PAGS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.19 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while PAGS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PAGS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — 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 67/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. 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.
PagSeguro Digital Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
PagSeguro Digital Ltd., provides financial technology solutions and services for consumers, individual entrepreneurs, micro-merchants, and small and medium-sized companies in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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