Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsUnited Microelectronics (UMC)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$156.07
-1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
UMC
United Microelectronics
$22.64
+2.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $56.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Microelectronics generates 3231% more annual revenue ($250.71B vs $7.53B). UMC leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 28.2%. UMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.15. UMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
UMC
Strong Buy77
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
+11.2%
Fair Value
$25.50
Current Price
$22.64
$2.86 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
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 374.6% YoY
Generating 24.2B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
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
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 : UMC
The strongest argument for UMC centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 21.7%. Revenue growth of 17.0% 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 : UMC
The primary concerns for UMC are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
UMC generates stronger free cash flow (24.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
UMC scores higher overall (77/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins and 17.0% revenue growth. FTNT offers better value entry with a 43.5% 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.
United Microelectronics
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
United Microelectronics Corporation is a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
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