Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$527.77
+4.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.72B
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$275.75
-2.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $195.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 470% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $4.81B). MCD leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs -3.4%. MCD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.55. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
MCD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.0%
Fair Value
$398.25
Current Price
$527.77
$129.52 premium
Margin of Safety
-80.4%
Fair Value
$157.30
Current Price
$275.75
$118.45 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 30.2x book value
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 45.3%.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 31.6% margins. 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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