Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$385.86
-1.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $99.67B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$205.95
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 364% more annual revenue ($22.32B vs $4.81B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs -3.4%. PNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.17. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRWD.
Margin of Safety
+73.5%
Fair Value
$776.41
Current Price
$205.95
$570.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 22.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins. 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.
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.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (stylized as PNC) is a bank holding company and financial services corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, operates in 21 states and the District of Columbia with 2,296 branches and 9,051 ATMs. The company also provides financial services such as asset management, wealth management, estate planning, loan servicing, and information processing.
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