CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Analysis

October 26, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at CrowdStrike (CRWD): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Software & Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for CrowdStrike (CRWD)
Profile Item	CRWD
Name	CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Software & Services
GICS Industry	Software
GICS Sub-Industry	Systems Software
Market Capitalization	263.73 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 12, 2019
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CRWD

GSPC

CrowdStrike (CRWD) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for CrowdStrike (CRWD) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for CrowdStrike (CRWD) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	97.38%	-6.63%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	79.19%	11.46%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	29.45%	-6.63%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CRWD

GSPC

CrowdStrike (CRWD) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for CrowdStrike (CRWD) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	56.20%	61.15%
Beta (5Y)	1.18	1.09
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-67.69%	-76.52%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. CRWD is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.65	-0.22
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.73	-0.33

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) posts ROE of 1.46%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

1.46%

Group distribution

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 18.22%
Median: 6.15%
CRWD: 1.46%
Q1: -10.59%
Min: -52.18%

Largest peers

ORCL: 41.19%
PLTR: 38.10%
IBM: 34.77%
MSFT: 34.04%
SAP: 18.18%
PANW: 1.74%
CRWD: 1.46%

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on ROE within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) keeps 0.83% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

0.83%

Group distribution

Max: 41.43%
Q3: 15.53%
Median: 4.63%
CRWD: 0.83%
Q1: -5.46%
Min: -30.95%

Largest peers

PLTR: 49.01%
MSFT: 40.31%
ORCL: 26.36%
SAP: 20.41%
IBM: 15.99%
PANW: 2.67%
CRWD: 0.83%

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on net margin within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) has negative operating margin of -2.26%. Core operations were loss-making before interest and taxes over the trailing period.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

-2.26%

Group distribution

Max: 47.12%
Q3: 16.11%
Median: 5.30%
CRWD: -2.26%
Q1: -5.81%
Min: -34.92%

Largest peers

PLTR: 47.12%
MSFT: 45.11%
ORCL: 35.63%
SAP: 29.50%
IBM: 16.97%
PANW: 5.40%
CRWD: -2.26%

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on operating margin within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	1.46%	6.15%
ROA (TTM)	-0.78%	2.14%
Net Margin (TTM)	0.83%	4.63%
Operating Margin (TTM)	-2.26%	5.30%
Gross Margin (TTM)	75.19%	69.67%

Growth

Revenue Growth

CrowdStrike (CRWD) grew revenue 21.71%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

CrowdStrike (CRWD): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Software & Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for CrowdStrike (CRWD) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

CrowdStrike (CRWD) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Software & Services industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	21.71%	14.22%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	29.01%	13.52%
EPS Growth (YoY)	--	7.79%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	18.19%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) has current ratio of 1.57, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

1.57

Group distribution

Max: 5.11
Q3: 2.74
Median: 1.62
CRWD: 1.57
Q1: 1.01
Min: 0.03

Largest peers

PLTR: 7.23
CRWD: 1.57
MSFT: 1.23
ORCL: 1.17
SAP: 1.16
PANW: 0.87
IBM: 0.86

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on current ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

0.16

Group distribution

Max: 2.52
Q3: 1.15
Median: 0.39
CRWD: 0.16
Q1: 0.06
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

ORCL: 2.52
IBM: 1.85
MSFT: 0.29
SAP: 0.23
CRWD: 0.16
PANW: 0.09
PLTR: 0.02

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.57	1.62
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.16	0.39
Net Debt / EBITDA	-39.24	0.09

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

CRWD: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

IBM: 2.67%
ORCL: 1.59%
SAP: 1.04%
MSFT: 0.70%
CRWD: 0.00%
PLTR: 0.00%
PANW: 0.00%

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on dividend yield within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

CRWD: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

IBM: 57.51%
SAP: 36.45%
ORCL: 31.35%
MSFT: 19.83%
CRWD: 0.00%
PLTR: 0.00%
PANW: 0.00%

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on payout ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) trades at P/E ratio of 4,292.83, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

4,292.83

Group distribution

CRWD: 4,292.83
Max: 124.02
Q3: 61.05
Median: 32.71
Q1: 18.80
Min: 7.09

Largest peers

CRWD: 4,292.83
PANW: 951.37
PLTR: 174.12
SAP: 29.66
MSFT: 29.22
IBM: 21.63
ORCL: 19.77

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on P/E ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) trades at 48.87 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

48.87

Group distribution

CRWD: 48.87
Max: 17.89
Q3: 9.22
Median: 4.67
Q1: 2.41
Min: 0.02

Largest peers

PLTR: 76.80
CRWD: 48.87
PANW: 27.12
MSFT: 11.74
SAP: 6.98
ORCL: 5.33
IBM: 3.43

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on P/S ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

CrowdStrike (CRWD) trades at 51.69 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

CRWD

Software & Services industry group

51.69

Group distribution

CRWD: 51.69
Max: 21.76
Q3: 10.03
Median: 4.84
Q1: 2.03
Min: -4.30

Largest peers

SAP: 74.72
CRWD: 51.69
PLTR: 48.37
PANW: 11.28
MSFT: 8.81
IBM: 6.74
ORCL: 6.17

Where CrowdStrike (CRWD) stands on P/B ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

CrowdStrike (CRWD) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CRWD	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	4,292.83	32.71
P/S Ratio (TTM)	48.87	4.67
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	51.69	4.84
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	0.76%	3.67%