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 55.7 against 292.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PANW returned +106% against +63% for FTNT. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts FTNT ahead, 9/10 against 7/10.
| Figure | FTNT | PANW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $158 | $357 |
| Market cap | $106B | $235B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 55.7 | 292.5 |
| 1-year return | +63% | +106% |
| 5-year return | +189% | +437% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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, 42% of the disclosed total.
Palo Alto Networks
Revenue of $3.0B in Q3 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is US, 62% of the disclosed total.
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