Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsShift4 Payments Inc (FOUR)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$206.74
-1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $211.69B
FOUR
Shift4 Payments Inc
$45.05
+4.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 13% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $4.78B). FOUR leads profitability with a 2.2% profit margin vs 0.8%. FOUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. FOUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
FOUR
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRWD.
Margin of Safety
+44.1%
Fair Value
$105.03
Current Price
$45.05
$59.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.8% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 34.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 75.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 25.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FOUR
The strongest argument for FOUR centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 34.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : FOUR
The primary concerns for FOUR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 66.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.82 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 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
FOUR is growing revenue faster at 34.1% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FOUR scores higher overall (60/100 vs 43/100) and 34.1% 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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