Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsResearch Solutions Inc (RSSS)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
RSSS
Research Solutions Inc
$2.14
+0.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $74.59M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 15368% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $48.66M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 9.3%. RSSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RSSS
Buy54
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
Margin of Safety
-7.3%
Fair Value
$2.34
Current Price
$2.14
$0.20 premium
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 285.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.3%
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 : RSSS
The strongest argument for RSSS centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 : RSSS
The primary concerns for RSSS are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while RSSS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — 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 54/100), 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.
Research Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Research Solutions, Inc., provides annual licenses that allow customers to access and use functions of the cloud-based software-as-a-service research intelligence platform. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.
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