Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsSemtech Corporation (SMTC)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$237.65
-3.28%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $211.69B
SMTC
Semtech Corporation
$185.00
+3.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 360% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $1.17B). SMTC leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 0.8%. SMTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.39. SMTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
CRWD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
SMTC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Revenue surging 32.7% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Earnings expanding 22.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 30.0x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SMTC
The strongest argument for SMTC centers on Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 32.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SMTC
The primary concerns for SMTC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 107.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SMTC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
SMTC is growing revenue faster at 32.7% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SMTC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 43/100) and 32.7% 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 →Semtech Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Semtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets mixed-signal and analog semiconductor products and advanced algorithms. The company is headquartered in Camarillo, California.
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