Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$217.20
-0.14%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $256.42B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$212.74
+2.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $42.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $5.00B). TER leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
TER
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 33 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Revenue surging 69.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 189.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
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 : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 30.9%. Revenue growth of 69.8% 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 : TER
The primary concerns for TER are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.75 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 69.8% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (79/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 69.8% 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 · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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