Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)vsZscaler Inc (ZS)
CRWD
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
$671.02
+0.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $176.39B
ZS
Zscaler Inc
$124.06
-3.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc generates 61% more annual revenue ($5.09B vs $3.17B). CRWD leads profitability with a -0.6% profit margin vs -2.4%. ZS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.41. CRWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 39/100 (F).
CRWD
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
ZS
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-72.9%
Fair Value
$396.04
Current Price
$671.02
$274.98 premium
Margin of Safety
+44.6%
Fair Value
$308.92
Current Price
$124.06
$184.86 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 25.6% year-over-year
Revenue surging 25.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 36.9x book value
ROE of -0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 8.5x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRWD
The strongest argument for CRWD centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZS
The strongest argument for ZS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRWD
The primary concerns for CRWD are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : ZS
The primary concerns for ZS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRWD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
CRWD is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
CRWD generates stronger free cash flow (493M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CRWD scores higher overall (39/100 vs 38/100) and 25.6% revenue growth. ZS offers better value entry with a 44.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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 →Zscaler Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Zscaler, Inc. is a global cloud security company. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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