Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsCrowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$302.22
+0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.73B
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$385.86
-1.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celestica Inc. generates 157% more annual revenue ($12.39B vs $4.81B). CLS leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs -3.4%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.6%
Fair Value
$334.62
Current Price
$302.22
$32.40 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRWD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Revenue surging 43.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 77.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.7x book value
6.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 43.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CRWD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 43.6% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (376M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 40/100) and 43.6% 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.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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