Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc (SMFG)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-1.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
$23.16
-1.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $142.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc generates 85114% more annual revenue ($6.06T vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 26.1%. SMFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. SMFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SMFG
Strong Buy72
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SMFG.
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Revenue surging 21.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : SMFG
The strongest argument for SMFG centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. Revenue growth of 21.8% 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 : SMFG
The primary concerns for SMFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
SMFG is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SMFG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 26.1% margins and 21.8% 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.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. provides commercial banking, finance leasing, securities, consumer finance, and other services primarily in Japan. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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