Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$118.84
-3.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$212.74
+2.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $42.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 58% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $5.00B). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 27.5%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
TER
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$286.50
Current Price
$118.84
$167.66 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TER.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 38.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 189.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 38.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.0x book value
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 29.0% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 30.9%. Revenue growth of 69.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.75 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 69.8% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (79/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 69.8% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 52.5% 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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