Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsShift4 Payments Inc (FOUR)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$385.86
-1.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.67B
FOUR
Shift4 Payments Inc
$48.86
-6.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 15% more annual revenue ($4.81B vs $4.18B). FOUR leads profitability with a 2.9% profit margin vs -3.4%. FOUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. FOUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
FOUR
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRWD.
Margin of Safety
-700.3%
Fair Value
$7.34
Current Price
$48.86
$41.52 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 22.1x book value
2.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 72.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FOUR
The strongest argument for FOUR centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 33.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FOUR
The primary concerns for FOUR are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 48.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while FOUR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FOUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.64 — expect wider price swings.
FOUR is growing revenue faster at 33.9% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (376M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FOUR scores higher overall (54/100 vs 40/100) and 33.9% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cloud solutions for endpoint and cloud workload protection in the United States, Australia, Germany, India, Israel, Romania, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Shift4 Payments Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Shift4 Payments, Inc. provides integrated payment processing and technology solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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