Agora Inc (API)vsSalesforce.com Inc (CRM)
API
Agora Inc
$4.06
+0.50%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $343.27M
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$247.72
+1.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $203.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Salesforce.com Inc generates 28865% more annual revenue ($43.94B vs $151.69M). CRM leads profitability with a 22.0% profit margin vs 7.2%. CRM trades at a lower P/E of 22.7x. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
API
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
CRM
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.4%
Fair Value
$11.66
Current Price
$4.06
$7.60 discount
Margin of Safety
+65.7%
Fair Value
$721.77
Current Price
$247.72
$474.05 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 140.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
18.0% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 118.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
7.2% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : API
The strongest argument for API centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.0% and operating margin at 21.4%. Revenue growth of 10.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : API
The primary concerns for API are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
API profiles as a growth stock while CRM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
API is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (74/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 22.0% margins and 10.8% revenue growth. API offers better value entry with a 63.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Agora Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · China
Agora, Inc. provides a Real-Time Interaction Platform as a Service (RTE-PaaS) in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Salesforce.com, Inc. is an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides customer relationship management (CRM) service and also provides a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
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