Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$158.98
+3.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $110.89B
TACT
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
$5.61
+2.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $52.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 13354% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $52.84M). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs -0.9%. TACT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TACT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.8%
Fair Value
$264.55
Current Price
$158.98
$105.57 discount
Margin of Safety
+39.7%
Fair Value
$5.94
Current Price
$5.61
$0.33 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
Earnings expanding 3863.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 117.8x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -1.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TACT
The strongest argument for TACT centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.75 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 58.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TACT
The primary concerns for TACT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while TACT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TACT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — 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 59/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. TACT offers better value entry with a 39.7% 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.
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
TransAct Technologies Incorporated designs, develops and markets specialized and transaction-based printers and terminals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut.
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