Alarm.com Holdings Inc (ALRM)vsSalesforce.com Inc (CRM)
ALRM
Alarm.com Holdings Inc
$43.70
+0.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.31B
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$150.12
+2.20%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $134.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Salesforce.com Inc generates 4028% more annual revenue ($42.83B vs $1.04B). CRM leads profitability with a 18.7% profit margin vs 12.4%. CRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ALRM
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
CRM
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.1%
Fair Value
$68.39
Current Price
$43.70
$24.69 discount
Margin of Safety
+78.9%
Fair Value
$720.27
Current Price
$150.12
$570.15 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 52.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Generating 6.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 10.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALRM
The strongest argument for ALRM centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALRM
The primary concerns for ALRM are Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALRM profiles as a value stock while CRM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
CRM is growing revenue faster at 13.3% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (6.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (76/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 18.7% margins and 13.3% revenue growth. ALRM offers better value entry with a 32.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alarm.com Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. offers cloud-based solutions for smart residential and commercial properties in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.
Salesforce.com Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Salesforce.com, Inc. is an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides customer relationship management (CRM) service and also provides a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
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