Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$527.77
+4.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $128.72B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$147.72
-4.05%
UTILITIES · Cap: $52.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 269% more annual revenue ($17.74B vs $4.81B). VST leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs -3.4%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CRWD
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
VST
Buy53
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
-53.3%
Fair Value
$101.06
Current Price
$147.72
$46.66 premium
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 30.2x book value
Trading at 19.1x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 70.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD profiles as a growth stock while VST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — 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
VST scores higher overall (53/100 vs 40/100) and 13.6% 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.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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