Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$174.26
-0.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$147.74
+7.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $165.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 76% more annual revenue ($13.27B vs $7.53B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 14.5%. SHOP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SHOP
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.4%
Fair Value
$275.55
Current Price
$174.26
$101.29 discount
Margin of Safety
+23.5%
Fair Value
$152.79
Current Price
$147.74
$5.05 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
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 68.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 82.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 86.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.62 — expect wider price swings.
SHOP is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. SHOP offers better value entry with a 23.5% 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.
Shopify Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Shopify Inc., a commerce company, offers a commerce and service platform in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Latin America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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