Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsUber Technologies Inc (UBER)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-1.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
UBER
Uber Technologies Inc
$72.21
-0.92%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $145.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Uber Technologies Inc generates 655% more annual revenue ($53.69B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 15.9%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.32. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
UBER
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Margin of Safety
-0.3%
Fair Value
$71.46
Current Price
$72.21
$0.75 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 110.9x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 84.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : UBER
The strongest argument for UBER centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.9% and operating margin at 14.6%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : UBER
The primary concerns for UBER are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while UBER is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
UBER generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), 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.
Uber Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is an American technology company. Its services include ride-hailing, food delivery (Uber Eats), package delivery, couriers, freight transportation, and, through a partnership with Lime, electric bicycle and motorized scooter rental. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
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