Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsPegasystems Inc (PEGA)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$206.74
-1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $211.69B
PEGA
Pegasystems Inc
$36.24
+1.46%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 211% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $1.74B). PEGA leads profitability with a 18.7% profit margin vs 0.8%. PEGA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.99. PEGA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
PEGA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRWD.
Margin of Safety
+61.1%
Fair Value
$97.56
Current Price
$36.24
$61.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.8% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 48 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.6x book value
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 52.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 25.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PEGA
The strongest argument for PEGA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.7% and operating margin at 4.6%.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 5168.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PEGA
The primary concerns for PEGA are Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while PEGA is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 25.8% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PEGA scores higher overall (48/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 18.7% 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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