Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)vsDollar General Corporation (DG)
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$181.96
+1.96%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $171.49B
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$119.55
+1.42%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 3% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $41.52B). CRM leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 3.5%. CRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CRM
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
DG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.2%
Fair Value
$276.43
Current Price
$181.96
$94.47 discount
Margin of Safety
+54.1%
Fair Value
$320.58
Current Price
$119.55
$201.03 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 121.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM profiles as a mature stock while DG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
CRM is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100). CRM offers better value entry with a 34.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Salesforce.com Inc
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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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
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