Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$178.76
+1.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $131.14B
TACT
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
$4.84
+4.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $52.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 14105% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $52.99M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs -0.8%. TACT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
TACT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.0%
Fair Value
$275.04
Current Price
$178.76
$96.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+39.1%
Fair Value
$5.88
Current Price
$4.84
$1.04 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
Earnings expanding 3606.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 84.7x book value
1.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -1.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TACT
The strongest argument for TACT centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TACT
The primary concerns for TACT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
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 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. TACT offers better value entry with a 39.1% 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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