Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPagSeguro Digital Ltd (PAGS)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
PAGS
PagSeguro Digital Ltd
$10.12
-0.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PagSeguro Digital Ltd generates 163% more annual revenue ($19.80B vs $7.53B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 10.9%. PAGS trades at a lower P/E of 6.6x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PAGS
Buy65
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 PAGS.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.2%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Revenue declined 0.2%
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% 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 PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.1x 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 3.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while PAGS is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PAGS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — 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.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), 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.
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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