AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU)vsCrowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)
AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc
$89.55
+4.36%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $43.34B
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$385.86
-1.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AngloGold Ashanti plc generates 106% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $4.81B). AU leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs -3.4%. AU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. AU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
AU
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.8%
Fair Value
$242.89
Current Price
$89.55
$153.34 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRWD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.2%
Revenue surging 75.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 63.1% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 22.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AU
The strongest argument for AU centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 47.2%. Revenue growth of 75.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AU
No major red flags identified for AU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
AU is growing revenue faster at 75.3% — sustainability is the question.
AU generates stronger free cash flow (917M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor GOLD industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AU scores higher overall (84/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins and 75.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
AngloGold Ashanti plc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
AngloGold Ashanti Limited is a gold mining company. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Visit Website →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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