Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsPegasystems Inc (PEGA)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$445.75
-1.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.73B
PEGA
Pegasystems Inc
$35.67
-0.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 183% more annual revenue ($4.81B vs $1.70B). PEGA leads profitability with a 20.0% profit margin vs -3.4%. CRWD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.73. PEGA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 45/100 (D+).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
PEGA
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.3%
Fair Value
$400.68
Current Price
$445.75
$45.07 premium
Margin of Safety
+63.9%
Fair Value
$105.15
Current Price
$35.67
$69.48 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 23.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 25.5x book value
Trading at 8.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.6%
Earnings declined 60.6%
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 : PEGA
The strongest argument for PEGA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.0% and operating margin at 8.6%.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PEGA
The primary concerns for PEGA are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while PEGA is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PEGA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (376M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PEGA scores higher overall (45/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 20.0% margins. 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Pegasystems Inc. develops, markets, licenses, hosts and supports business software applications in the United States, the rest of the Americas, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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