MODEL VERDICT
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, Monte Carlo simulation & quality-adjusted fair value
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Composite score derived from valuation, quality, and risk factors
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Each row records the model's monthly assessment. High Conviction = the model detected notable undervaluation vs peers. Neutral = no notable divergence was found. The return column shows the actual price change over 90 days for reference. This is a quantitative observation log — not investment advice.
| Date | Assessment | Score | Price | Status | 90d Fwd Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $86.29 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $84.35 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.23 | $81.84 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.23 | $79.64 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.22 | $76.66 | CURRENT | — |
Historical model observations for research purposes only. Past quantitative patterns do not predict future results. Not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
| Methodology | Fair Value | vs Current | Weight | Quality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward P/E 9 analyst estimates | $41.90 | -51.4% | 20% | A- | Analyst Est. |
| EV/EBITDA 6 industry peers | $62.51 | -27.6% | 20% | A- | Peer Data |
| Industry Median P/E 5 industry peers | $51.15 | -40.7% | 15% | A | Peer Data |
| Price / Free Cash Flow 10 industry peers | $55.66 | -35.5% | 15% | B+ | Peer Data |
| EV/EBIT 5 industry peers | $87.56 | +1.5% | 8% | B+ | Peer Data |
| EV/FCF 10 industry peers | $60.61 | -29.8% | 7% | B | Model Driven |
| Peg Ratio 2 industry peers | $88.02 | +2.0% | 5% | B | Data |
| EV To Revenue 10 industry peers | $47.56 | -44.9% | 4% | B | Data |
| Price / Sales 10 industry peers | $44.28 | -48.7% | 3% | B | Model Driven |
| Earnings Yield 5 industry peers | $49.55 | -42.6% | 2% | B | Data |
| FCF Yield 10 industry peers | $52.70 | -38.9% | 1% | B | Data |
| Weighted Output Blended model output | $75.55 | -12.4% | 100% | 81 | SLIGHTLY OVERVALUED |
| EPS Growth ↓ | P/E Multiple → | 30× | 33× | 36× (Current) | 39× | 42× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Case (13%) | $83 | $91 | $99 | $107 | $116 |
| Conservative (22%) | $89 | $97 | $106 | $115 | $124 |
| Base Case (33.2%) | $97 | $107 | $117 | $126 | $136 |
| Bull Case (45%) | $106 | $116 | $127 | $137 | $148 |
Cross-sectional regression predicting expected multiples based on growth, margins, ROIC, and beta.
| Multiple | Avg | Median | Min | Max | Std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 52.37 | 46.12 | 32.68 | 98.47 | 21.72 |
| EV/EBIT | 45.04 | 39.73 | 25.49 | 92.84 | 22.14 |
| EV/EBITDA | 42.27 | 36.88 | 25.92 | 81.28 | 17.96 |
| P/FCF | 31.61 | 26.69 | 26.01 | 49.89 | 9.28 |
| P/FFO | 46.47 | 40.94 | 29.62 | 86.89 | 18.73 |
| P/TBV | 64.77 | 63.78 | 15.02 | 112.48 | 41.33 |
| P/AFFO | 65.49 | 57.75 | 36.21 | 151.92 | 39.18 |
| P/B Ratio | 43.01 | 48.00 | 13.92 | 75.22 | 23.11 |
| P/S Ratio | 10.69 | 8.91 | 8.64 | 17.97 | 3.46 |
Based on our peer multiples analysis with 28 valuation metrics, the model estimates FTNT's fair value at $75.55 vs the current price of $86.29, implying -12.4% downside potential. Model verdict: Slightly Overvalued. Confidence: 81/100. This is a quantitative estimate, not a recommendation.
The blended fair value of $75.55 is calculated using four lenses: industry median multiples (40%), historical multiples (30%), forward estimates (20%), and quality-adjusted multiples (10%). Monte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) gives a range of $59.30 (P10) to $86.64 (P90), with a median of $72.65.
FTNT's current P/E of 35.5x compares to the industry median of 21.0x (5 peers in the group). This represents a +68.7% premium to the industry. The historical average P/E is 52.4x over 7 years. Signal: High Premium.
68 analysts cover FTNT with a consensus rating of Hold. The consensus price target is $86.81 (range: $70.00 — $104.00), implying +0.6% upside from the current price. Grade breakdown: Strong Buy (0), Buy (30), Hold (33), Sell (5), Strong Sell (0).
The model confidence score is 81/100, based on: data completeness (30), peer quality (25), historical depth (20), earnings stability (4), and model agreement (2). Cyclicality penalty: -0 points. The model shows strong agreement across inputs.
The model flags several key risks: (1) Margin reversion: Current net margin of 27.3% is 5.9 percentage points above the 7-year average (21.3%), with a Z-score of +1.2σ. If margins normalize, fair value could drop to ~$100. (2) Macro/regulatory risks are not captured in this model but remain material.
Peak earnings risk refers to the possibility that FTNT's current profitability is above its sustainable long-term trend. The model detects a margin Z-score of +1.2σ, meaning margins are 1.2 standard deviations above their historical average. If margins revert to the 7-year mean (21.3%), the model estimates fair value drops by 1550.0% to approximately $100. This isn't a prediction — it's a scenario analysis.
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