Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsPagerduty Inc (PD)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
PD
Pagerduty Inc
$9.25
-2.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $767.37M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1340% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $493.71M). PD leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 27.5%. PD trades at a lower P/E of 4.8x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Margin of Safety
+82.3%
Fair Value
$40.27
Current Price
$9.25
$31.02 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 87 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
1.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : PD
The strongest argument for PD centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 7.9%.
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 : PD
The primary concerns for PD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 1.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while PD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — 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 52/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. PD offers better value entry with a 82.3% margin of safety. 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.
Pagerduty Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PagerDuty, Inc. operates a digital operations management platform in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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