Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsUpbound Group Inc. (UPBD)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$173.46
-2.92%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $131.14B
UPBD
Upbound Group Inc.
$16.09
+1.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $978.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 59% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $4.74B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 1.9%. UPBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
UPBD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.2%
Fair Value
$275.55
Current Price
$173.46
$102.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+34.6%
Fair Value
$30.28
Current Price
$16.09
$14.19 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 82.2x book value
0.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.9% margin — thin
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 : UPBD
The strongest argument for UPBD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.39 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 61.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : UPBD
The primary concerns for UPBD are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while UPBD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UPBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.77 — 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.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. UPBD offers better value entry with a 34.6% margin of safety. 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.
Upbound Group Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Upbound Group, Inc., an omni-channel platform company, leases household durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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