Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsClear Secure Inc (YOU)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$170.18
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.51B
YOU
Clear Secure Inc
$42.24
+0.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 652% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $1.00B). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 14.8%. YOU trades at a lower P/E of 29.5x. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
YOU
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.5%
Fair Value
$276.16
Current Price
$170.18
$105.98 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YOU.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 66 in profit
Earnings expanding 87.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Revenue surging 26.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 80.7x book value
Moderate valuation
Trading at 23.3x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : YOU
The strongest argument for YOU centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 26.6% 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 : YOU
The primary concerns for YOU are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
YOU is growing revenue faster at 26.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. 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.
Clear Secure Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Clear Secure, Inc. is focused on operating as a holding company for Alclear Holdings LLC providing a member-centric secure identity platform using biometric data in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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