Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSkywater Technology Inc (SKYT)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
SKYT
Skywater Technology Inc
$32.46
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 1078% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $638.84M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 18.4%. SKYT trades at a lower P/E of 13.9x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SKYT
Buy59
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
-5.5%
Fair Value
$26.93
Current Price
$32.46
$5.53 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
Every $100 of equity generates 63 in profit
Revenue surging 164.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 9733.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Trading at 8.8x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.2%
Weak financial health signals
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 : SKYT
The strongest argument for SKYT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 1.2%. Revenue growth of 164.8% 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 : SKYT
The primary concerns for SKYT are Price/Book, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SKYT carries more volatility with a beta of 3.27 — expect wider price swings.
SKYT is growing revenue faster at 164.8% — 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 59/100), 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.
Skywater Technology Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
SkyWater Technology, Inc. manufactures integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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