Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsToast Inc (TOST)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
TOST
Toast Inc
$32.12
+0.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $19.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 11% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $6.80B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 7.1%. TOST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.25. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
TOST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$156.07
$120.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+24.8%
Fair Value
$37.27
Current Price
$32.12
$5.15 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Revenue surging 23.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.0x book value
Trading at 9.4x book value
7.1% margin — thin
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TOST
The strongest argument for TOST centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 23.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.25 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 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TOST
The primary concerns for TOST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TOST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.73 — 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.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. TOST offers better value entry with a 24.8% 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.
Toast Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Toast, Inc. operates a cloud-based technology platform for the restaurant industry in the United States and Ireland. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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