Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsUpland Software Inc (UPLD)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$129.54
+1.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.98B
UPLD
Upland Software Inc
$3.03
-1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 3887% more annual revenue ($7.88B vs $197.67M). FTNT leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs -18.5%. UPLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
FTNT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
UPLD
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.4%
Fair Value
$285.80
Current Price
$129.54
$156.26 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for UPLD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 102 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 42.3x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -18.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.9%
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 29.0% and operating margin at 33.8%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UPLD
The strongest argument for UPLD centers on Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : UPLD
The primary concerns for UPLD are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while UPLD is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
UPLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (882M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Upland Software Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Upland Software, Inc. offers cloud-based enterprise work management software in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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