Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$527.77
+4.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.72B
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$73.14
-1.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synchrony Financial generates 106% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $4.81B). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs -3.4%. SYF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SYF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.0%
Fair Value
$398.25
Current Price
$527.77
$129.52 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SYF.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% 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
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.0%.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while SYF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
SYF generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (77/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 36.4% 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.
Visit Website →Synchrony Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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