Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsSemtech Corporation (SMTC)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$468.07
-1.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $115.56B
SMTC
Semtech Corporation
$119.19
+5.50%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 358% more annual revenue ($4.81B vs $1.05B). CRWD leads profitability with a -3.4% profit margin vs -3.9%. SMTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. CRWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SMTC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-17.1%
Fair Value
$399.70
Current Price
$468.07
$68.37 premium
Margin of Safety
-69.6%
Fair Value
$52.21
Current Price
$119.19
$66.98 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 23.3% year-over-year
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 26.8x book value
Trading at 20.1x book value
ROE of -7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 32.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SMTC
PEG of 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SMTC
The primary concerns for SMTC are Price/Book, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while SMTC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SMTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.06 — 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
CRWD scores higher overall (40/100 vs 33/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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 →Semtech Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Semtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets mixed-signal and analog semiconductor products and advanced algorithms. The company is headquartered in Camarillo, California.
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