Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsMarqeta Inc (MQ)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$671.02
+0.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $176.39B
MQ
Marqeta Inc
$3.76
-3.72%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 682% more annual revenue ($5.09B vs $651.61M). MQ leads profitability with a 0.3% profit margin vs -0.6%. MQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. MQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
CRWD
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
MQ
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-72.9%
Fair Value
$396.04
Current Price
$671.02
$274.98 premium
Margin of Safety
+49.0%
Fair Value
$8.14
Current Price
$3.76
$4.38 discount
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 25.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 36.9x book value
ROE of -0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MQ
The strongest argument for MQ centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MQ
The primary concerns for MQ are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 383.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MQ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (493M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MQ scores higher overall (44/100 vs 39/100) and 19.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Visit Website →Marqeta Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Marqeta, Inc. operates a cloud-based open application programming interface platform that provides transaction processing and card issuance services to developers, technical product managers, and visionary entrepreneurs. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California.
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