Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsLiveramp Holdings Inc (RAMP)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
RAMP
Liveramp Holdings Inc
$37.60
-0.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 805% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $832.10M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 18.7%. RAMP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RAMP
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$156.07
$120.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+45.3%
Fair Value
$42.41
Current Price
$37.60
$4.81 discount
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
Earnings expanding 136.6% 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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x 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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% 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 18.7% and operating margin at 12.5%. PEG of 0.59 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : 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 1.25 — 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 71/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. RAMP offers better value entry with a 45.3% 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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