Appian Corp (APPN)vsCrowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)
APPN
Appian Corp
$34.76
+2.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.45B
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$206.74
-1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $211.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 578% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $795.31M). CRWD leads profitability with a 0.8% profit margin vs -1.3%. CRWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
APPN
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.4%
Fair Value
$87.97
Current Price
$34.76
$53.21 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRWD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.1% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Operating margin of 0.4%
ROE of -937.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APPN
The strongest argument for APPN centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 25.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APPN
The primary concerns for APPN are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 25.8% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CRWD scores higher overall (43/100 vs 32/100) and 25.8% revenue growth. APPN offers better value entry with a 73.4% margin of safety. 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.
Appian Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Appian Corporation provides a low-code automation platform in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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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