Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTower Semiconductor Ltd (TSEM)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
TSEM
Tower Semiconductor Ltd
$211.52
+1.66%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $23.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 340% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $1.71B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 16.9%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
TSEM
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$156.07
$120.09 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TSEM.
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 92.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 23.7% 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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSEM
The strongest argument for TSEM centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 19.6%. Revenue growth of 23.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TSEM
The primary concerns for TSEM are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 82.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — 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.
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Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. 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.
Tower Semiconductor Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Tower Semiconductor Ltd., an independent semiconductor foundry, manufactures and markets mixed-signal intensive analog semiconductor devices in the United States, Japan, Asia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Migdal Haemek, Israel.
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