Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsPepsiCo Inc (PEP)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$527.77
+4.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.72B
PEP
PepsiCo Inc
$154.62
-1.07%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $213.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PepsiCo Inc generates 1884% more annual revenue ($95.45B vs $4.81B). PEP leads profitability with a 9.2% profit margin vs -3.4%. PEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. PEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
PEP
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.0%
Fair Value
$398.25
Current Price
$527.77
$129.52 premium
Margin of Safety
+0.1%
Fair Value
$154.78
Current Price
$154.62
$0.16 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Earnings expanding 27.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 30.2x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PEP
The strongest argument for PEP centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PEP
The primary concerns for PEP are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while PEP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (376M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PEP scores higher overall (63/100 vs 40/100). 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 →PepsiCo Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
PepsiCo, Inc. is an American based multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo's business encompasses all aspects of the food and beverage market. It oversees the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of its products.
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