Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$176.53
-2.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $144.41B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$129.55
+2.40%
UTILITIES · Cap: $100.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Salesforce.com Inc generates 31% more annual revenue ($41.52B vs $31.79B). CRM leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 15.6%. CRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
CRM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
DUK
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.4%
Fair Value
$748.09
Current Price
$176.53
$571.56 discount
Margin of Safety
-64.7%
Fair Value
$78.65
Current Price
$129.55
$50.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 2.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 28.1%.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — 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.
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Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (70/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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