Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$154.25
+0.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $113.60B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$319.41
+14.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $52.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 88% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $3.79B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 22.6%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TER
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.0%
Fair Value
$262.87
Current Price
$154.25
$108.62 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TER.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Revenue surging 87.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 314.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 114.3x book value
Trading at 15.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 37.6%. Revenue growth of 87.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 69.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.74 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 87.0% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (77/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 87.0% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 43.0% 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.
Teradyne Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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