Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)vsPure Storage Inc (PSTG)
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$195.38
+0.20%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $183.07B
PSTG
Pure Storage Inc
$62.63
-4.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Salesforce.com Inc generates 1034% more annual revenue ($41.52B vs $3.66B). CRM leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 5.1%. CRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CRM
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
PSTG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.5%
Fair Value
$277.14
Current Price
$195.38
$81.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-195.4%
Fair Value
$25.74
Current Price
$62.63
$36.89 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 140.6% YoY
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Trading at 14.3x book value
5.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PSTG
The strongest argument for PSTG centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PSTG
The primary concerns for PSTG are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 113.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM profiles as a mature stock while PSTG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PSTG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
PSTG is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (63/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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.
Visit Website →Pure Storage Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Pure Storage, Inc. provides data storage technology and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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