Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsPalantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$671.02
+0.28%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $176.39B
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
$141.70
-1.65%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $322.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palantir Technologies Inc. generates 3% more annual revenue ($5.22B vs $5.09B). PLTR leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs -0.6%. PLTR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. PLTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
CRWD
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
PLTR
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-71.9%
Fair Value
$395.29
Current Price
$671.02
$275.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-75.1%
Fair Value
$76.08
Current Price
$141.70
$65.62 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 25.6% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Revenue surging 84.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 325.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 36.9x book value
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 40.1x book value
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 : PLTR
The strongest argument for PLTR centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 46.2%. Revenue growth of 84.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : PLTR
The primary concerns for PLTR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 151.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PLTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
PLTR is growing revenue faster at 84.7% — sustainability is the question.
PLTR generates stronger free cash flow (892M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PLTR scores higher overall (75/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 84.7% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Palantir Technologies Inc. creates and implements software platforms for the intelligence community in the United States to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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