Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsShift4 Payments Inc (FOUR)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$671.02
-1.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $195.73B
FOUR
Shift4 Payments Inc
$38.08
-3.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($4.81B vs $4.45B). FOUR leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs -3.4%. FOUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. FOUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
FOUR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.7%
Fair Value
$373.43
Current Price
$671.02
$297.59 premium
Margin of Safety
+41.6%
Fair Value
$100.66
Current Price
$38.08
$62.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 32.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 38.4x book value
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 72.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FOUR
The strongest argument for FOUR centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 32.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FOUR
The primary concerns for FOUR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 47.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while FOUR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FOUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
FOUR is growing revenue faster at 32.2% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (493M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FOUR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 40/100) and 32.2% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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.
Visit Website →Shift4 Payments Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Shift4 Payments, Inc. provides integrated payment processing and technology solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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