Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSilicon Motion Technology (SIMO)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
+0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology
$258.70
-12.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $9.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 570% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $1.06B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 16.0%. SIMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. SIMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SIMO
Strong Buy71
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
-59.2%
Fair Value
$87.91
Current Price
$258.70
$170.79 premium
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 105.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 238.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Trading at 9.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SIMO
The strongest argument for SIMO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 15.3%. Revenue growth of 105.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SIMO
The primary concerns for SIMO are Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 55.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SIMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.73 — expect wider price swings.
SIMO is growing revenue faster at 105.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SIMO scores higher overall (71/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins and 105.5% revenue growth. 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.
Silicon Motion Technology
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation designs, develops and markets NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices. The company is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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