Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsPenguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$217.20
-0.14%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $256.42B
PENG
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
$41.83
+12.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 212% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $1.73B). PENG leads profitability with a 10.4% profit margin vs 0.8%. PENG trades at a lower P/E of 22.6x. PENG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
PENG
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Revenue surging 67.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1188.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PENG
The strongest argument for PENG centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 67.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 4173.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PENG
The primary concerns for PENG are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PENG carries more volatility with a beta of 2.86 — expect wider price swings.
PENG is growing revenue faster at 67.7% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PENG scores higher overall (68/100 vs 43/100) and 67.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Visit Website →Penguin Solutions, Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Penguin Solutions, Inc., a memory-focused company, engages in the designing and development of enterprise solutions in the United States, China, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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