FTNT vs PANW
Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks, both Technology
Palo Alto Networks is the larger company at $235B against $106B. On trailing earnings FTNT is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 68.8 against 891.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year FTNT returned +140% against +104% for PANW. The RyuScore puts FTNT ahead, 67 against 25 out of 100.
| Figure | FTNT | PANW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $195 | $419 |
| Market cap | $106B | $235B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 68.8 | 891.3 |
| 1-year return | +140% | +104% |
| 5-year return | +228% | +428% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 67/100 | 25/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Fortinet
Revenue of $2.0B in Q2 2026, net income $606M. Its largest reported line is EMEA, 43% of the disclosed total.
Palo Alto Networks
Revenue of $3.4B in Q4 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is United States, 62% of the disclosed total.
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