Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsTyler Technologies Inc (TYL)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$148.00
+1.80%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.52B
TYL
Tyler Technologies Inc
$312.07
+1.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $12.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 199% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $2.38B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 13.3%. TYL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TYL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.3%
Fair Value
$264.55
Current Price
$148.00
$116.55 discount
Margin of Safety
+0.4%
Fair Value
$340.69
Current Price
$312.07
$28.62 discount
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 109.6x book value
2.2% earnings growth
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 : TYL
The strongest argument for TYL centers on Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 57.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TYL
The primary concerns for TYL are EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while TYL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% 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.
Tyler Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Tyler Technologies, Inc., based in Plano, Texas, is the largest provider of software to the United States public sector.
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