Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsUpbound Group Inc. (UPBD)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$527.77
+4.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.72B
UPBD
Upbound Group Inc.
$18.78
+0.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($4.81B vs $4.74B). UPBD leads profitability with a 1.8% profit margin vs -3.4%. UPBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. UPBD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
UPBD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.0%
Fair Value
$398.25
Current Price
$527.77
$129.52 premium
Margin of Safety
+77.3%
Fair Value
$87.47
Current Price
$18.78
$68.69 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 30.2x book value
3.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.8% margin — thin
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 : UPBD
The strongest argument for UPBD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.39 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 : UPBD
The primary concerns for UPBD are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while UPBD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UPBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — 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
UPBD scores higher overall (63/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "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 →Upbound Group Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Upbound Group, Inc., an omni-channel platform company, leases household durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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