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FORTINET INC (FTNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:FTNT - US34959E1091 - Common Stock

81.94 USD
-0.37 (-0.45%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 4:00:00 PM
81.94 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/17/2025, 4:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FTNT. FTNT was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. FTNT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FTNT is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings would make FTNT suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FTNT was profitable.
In the past year FTNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FTNT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FTNT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FTNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

FTNT has a better Return On Assets (20.01%) than 94.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FTNT (254.88%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 38.77%, FTNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTNT is significantly above the industry average of 12.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (28.58%) for FTNT is below the current ROIC(38.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.01%
ROE 254.88%
ROIC 38.77%
ROA(3y)15.82%
ROA(5y)13.96%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)28.58%
ROIC(5y)24.19%
FTNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.58%, FTNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.04% of the companies in the same industry.
FTNT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.86%, FTNT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.88% of the companies in the same industry.
FTNT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FTNT's Gross Margin of 80.86% is amongst the best of the industry. FTNT outperforms 84.34% of its industry peers.
FTNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.86%
PM (TTM) 28.58%
GM 80.86%
OM growth 3Y16.85%
OM growth 5Y13.69%
PM growth 3Y17.3%
PM growth 5Y13.83%
GM growth 3Y1.97%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
FTNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FTNT is creating value.
FTNT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTNT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FTNT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FTNT Yearly Shares OutstandingFTNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
FTNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.67 indicates that FTNT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FTNT (5.67) is better than 74.73% of its industry peers.
FTNT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.49. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FTNT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.49) than 80.07% of its industry peers.
FTNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating FTNT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FTNT (0.68) is worse than 69.39% of its industry peers.
Although FTNT does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 0.49
Altman-Z 5.67
ROIC/WACC3.49
WACC11.1%
FTNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that FTNT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FTNT (1.03) is worse than 71.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that FTNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTNT's Quick ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTNT is outperformed by 74.38% of its industry peers.
FTNT does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.94
FTNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.17% over the past year.
FTNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.84% yearly.
FTNT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.78%.
Measured over the past years, FTNT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.17%
EPS 3Y43.86%
EPS 5Y36.84%
EPS Q2Q%17.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y21.24%
Revenue growth 5Y22.46%
Sales Q2Q%14.38%

3.2 Future

FTNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.97% yearly.
FTNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y9.58%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y13.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.27%
Revenue Next 5Y13.02%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
FTNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
FTNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FTNT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FTNT is valued a bit cheaper than 63.35% of the companies in the same industry.
FTNT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.79, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FTNT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTNT is valued a bit cheaper than 60.50% of the companies in the same industry.
FTNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.35
Fwd PE 28.79
FTNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FTNT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FTNT is cheaper than 74.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FTNT is valued a bit cheaper than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.95
EV/EBITDA 27.56
FTNT Per share dataFTNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FTNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y9.58%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FTNT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FORTINET INC

NASDAQ:FTNT (11/17/2025, 4:00:00 PM)

After market: 81.94 0 (0%)

81.94

-0.37 (-0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners71.66%
Inst Owner Change-3.06%
Ins Owners16.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.78%
Market Cap62.79B
Revenue(TTM)6.55B
Net Income(TTM)1.87B
Analysts68.4
Price Target91.48 (11.64%)
Short Float %3.19%
Short Ratio3.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.51%
Min EPS beat(2)6.18%
Max EPS beat(2)14.84%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.8%
Min EPS beat(4)6.18%
Max EPS beat(4)19.58%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)16.09%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.54%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)13.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.57%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.84%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.44%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)-17.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.35
Fwd PE 28.79
P/S 9.58
P/FCF 30.95
P/OCF 25.65
P/B 85.41
P/tB 171.27
EV/EBITDA 27.56
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY3.47%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY3.23%
OCF(TTM)3.19
OCFY3.9%
SpS8.55
BVpS0.96
TBVpS0.48
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number7.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.01%
ROE 254.88%
ROCE 44.21%
ROIC 38.77%
ROICexc 122.19%
ROICexgc 163.76%
OM 30.86%
PM (TTM) 28.58%
GM 80.86%
FCFM 30.95%
ROA(3y)15.82%
ROA(5y)13.96%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)28.58%
ROIC(5y)24.19%
ROICexc(3y)95.75%
ROICexc(5y)91.08%
ROICexgc(3y)117.7%
ROICexgc(5y)117.86%
ROCE(3y)32.59%
ROCE(5y)27.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.73%
OM growth 3Y16.85%
OM growth 5Y13.69%
PM growth 3Y17.3%
PM growth 5Y13.83%
GM growth 3Y1.97%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 0.49
Debt/EBITDA 0.23
Cap/Depr 284.09%
Cap/Sales 6.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 112.8%
Profit Quality 108.26%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 5.67
F-Score8
WACC11.1%
ROIC/WACC3.49
Cap/Depr(3y)252.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)258.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.06%
Profit Quality(3y)142.53%
Profit Quality(5y)164.41%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.17%
EPS 3Y43.86%
EPS 5Y36.84%
EPS Q2Q%17.46%
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y9.58%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y21.24%
Revenue growth 5Y22.46%
Sales Q2Q%14.38%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y13.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.27%
Revenue Next 5Y13.02%
EBIT growth 1Y24.11%
EBIT growth 3Y41.66%
EBIT growth 5Y39.22%
EBIT Next Year19.33%
EBIT Next 3Y14.96%
EBIT Next 5Y16.33%
FCF growth 1Y-1.72%
FCF growth 3Y16%
FCF growth 5Y21.29%
OCF growth 1Y7.75%
OCF growth 3Y14.62%
OCF growth 5Y22.82%

FORTINET INC / FTNT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FORTINET INC (FTNT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FTNT.


What is the valuation status for FTNT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FORTINET INC (FTNT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is FORTINET INC (FTNT) stock?

FORTINET INC (FTNT) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTINET INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTINET INC (FTNT) is expected to grow by 8.48% in the next year.