Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsLiveramp Holdings Inc (RAMP)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
RAMP
Liveramp Holdings Inc
$37.42
+0.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 775% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $812.94M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 17.9%. RAMP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. RAMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
RAMP
Strong Buy69
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
+45.7%
Fair Value
$42.78
Current Price
$37.42
$5.36 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
Earnings expanding 275.1% 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
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
No major concerns identified
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 : RAMP
The strongest argument for RAMP centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at 9.0%. PEG of 0.59 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 : RAMP
No major red flags identified for RAMP, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while RAMP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RAMP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — 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
RAMP scores higher overall (69/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins. 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.
Liveramp Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc., a technology company, offers enterprise data connectivity platform solutions in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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