Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsShoals Technologies Group Inc (SHLS)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$154.25
+0.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $113.60B
SHLS
Shoals Technologies Group Inc
$8.90
+12.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1228% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $535.53M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 6.3%. SHLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHLS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.0%
Fair Value
$262.87
Current Price
$154.25
$108.62 discount
Margin of Safety
+47.7%
Fair Value
$18.72
Current Price
$8.90
$9.82 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
Revenue surging 74.9% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 114.3x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : SHLS
The strongest argument for SHLS centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 74.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.93 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 61.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SHLS
The primary concerns for SHLS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 47.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while SHLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.90 — expect wider price swings.
SHLS is growing revenue faster at 74.9% — 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 63/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. SHLS offers better value entry with a 47.7% 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.
Shoals Technologies Group Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. provides Electric Balance System (EBOS) solutions for solar energy projects in the United States. The company is headquartered in Portland, Tennessee.
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