Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsPlexus Corp (PLXS)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$206.74
+13.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $211.69B
PLXS
Plexus Corp
$255.34
+3.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 17% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $4.60B). PLXS leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 0.8%. PLXS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.09. PLXS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
PLXS
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 28.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
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 : PLXS
The strongest argument for PLXS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 28.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PLXS
The primary concerns for PLXS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
PLXS is growing revenue faster at 28.1% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PLXS scores higher overall (48/100 vs 43/100) and 28.1% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Plexus Corp. The company is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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