Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsePlus inc (PLUS)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+2.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
PLUS
ePlus inc
$82.32
+1.76%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 191% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $2.44B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 5.4%. PLUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. PLUS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PLUS
Strong Buy68
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
Margin of Safety
+3.0%
Fair Value
$86.55
Current Price
$82.32
$4.23 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
5.4% margin — thin
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 : PLUS
The strongest argument for PLUS centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : PLUS
The primary concerns for PLUS are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PLUS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
PLUS is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PLUS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100) and 21.7% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 45.4% 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.
ePlus inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
ePlus inc. The company is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
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