Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsUpbound Group Inc. (UPBD)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$151.35
+0.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $110.89B
UPBD
Upbound Group Inc.
$19.84
+0.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 50% more annual revenue ($7.11B vs $4.74B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 1.8%. UPBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
UPBD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.8%
Fair Value
$264.55
Current Price
$151.35
$113.20 discount
Margin of Safety
+35.5%
Fair Value
$30.71
Current Price
$19.84
$10.87 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 112.1x book value
3.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.8% 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 27.5% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% 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 Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 58.9x 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 2.41 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.8% 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 1.82 — 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 63/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. UPBD offers better value entry with a 35.5% 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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