Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$149.67
-1.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $109.06B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$81.94
-1.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $236.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 1041% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 26.7%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$265.15
Current Price
$149.67
$115.48 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WFC.
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 9.1B 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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.37 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 57.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. FTNT offers better value entry with a 45.4% 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.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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