Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsSeagate Technology PLC (STX)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$237.65
-3.28%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $211.69B
STX
Seagate Technology PLC
$858.79
+6.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $188.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Seagate Technology PLC generates 126% more annual revenue ($12.20B vs $5.40B). STX leads profitability with a 26.1% profit margin vs 0.8%. STX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. STX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
STX
Strong Buy79
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 147 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.1%
Revenue surging 48.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 148.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 89.9x book value
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 : STX
The strongest argument for STX centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.1% and operating margin at 43.1%. Revenue growth of 48.5% 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 : STX
The primary concerns for STX are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 62.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STX carries more volatility with a beta of 2.09 — expect wider price swings.
STX is growing revenue faster at 48.5% — sustainability is the question.
STX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
STX scores higher overall (79/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 26.1% margins and 48.5% 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 →Seagate Technology PLC
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Seagate Technology Holdings plc, an Irish public limited company (commonly referred to as Seagate) is an American data storage company.
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