CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Analysis
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
| Profile Item | CRWD |
|---|---|
| Name | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Class A Common Stock |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Software & Services |
| GICS Industry | Software |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Systems Software |
| Market Capitalization | 211.69 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | June 12, 2019 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CRWD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 90.82% | -12.62% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 68.68% | 4.96% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 25.85% | -7.49% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CRWD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 54.11% | 60.88% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.23 | 1.14 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -67.69% | -76.75% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CRWD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.60 | -0.26 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 2.66 | -0.42 |
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
- 62.27%
- Q3
- 17.93%
- Median
- 5.25%
- CRWD
- 1.46%
- Q1
- -14.34%
- Min
- -59.77%
Largest peers
- ORCL
- 53.38%
- PLTR
- 38.10%
- IBM
- 34.46%
- MSFT
- 34.04%
- SAP
- 18.32%
- PANW
- 1.74%
- CRWD
- 1.46%
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
- 14.96%
- Median
- 3.57%
- CRWD
- 0.83%
- Q1
- -6.01%
- Min
- -35.38%
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 49.01%
- MSFT
- 40.31%
- ORCL
- 25.37%
- SAP
- 20.41%
- IBM
- 15.52%
- PANW
- 2.67%
- CRWD
- 0.83%
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
- 15.43%
- Median
- 4.85%
- CRWD
- -2.26%
- Q1
- -7.55%
- Min
- -39.13%
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 47.12%
- MSFT
- 45.11%
- ORCL
- 36.20%
- SAP
- 27.62%
- IBM
- 16.55%
- PANW
- 5.04%
- CRWD
- -2.26%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CRWD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 1.46% | 5.25% |
| ROA (TTM) | -0.78% | 1.99% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 0.83% | 3.57% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -2.26% | 4.85% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 75.19% | 68.92% |
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.
EPS Growth
No usable EPS growth is available for CrowdStrike (CRWD) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CRWD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 21.71% | 14.44% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 29.01% | 13.51% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | 7.42% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 18.25% |
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
- 5.67
- Q3
- 2.95
- Median
- 1.63
- CRWD
- 1.57
- Q1
- 1.01
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 7.23
- CRWD
- 1.57
- MSFT
- 1.23
- SAP
- 1.15
- ORCL
- 1.12
- PANW
- 0.87
- IBM
- 0.79
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
- 2.62
- Q3
- 1.09
- Median
- 0.35
- CRWD
- 0.16
- Q1
- 0.06
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ORCL
- 3.89
- IBM
- 1.89
- MSFT
- 0.29
- SAP
- 0.22
- CRWD
- 0.16
- PANW
- 0.09
- PLTR
- 0.02
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CRWD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.57 | 1.63 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -39.24 | -0.02 |
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
- 2.88%
- ORCL
- 1.31%
- SAP
- 1.21%
- MSFT
- 0.74%
- CRWD
- 0.00%
- PLTR
- 0.00%
- PANW
- 0.00%
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
- 59.77%
- SAP
- 37.53%
- ORCL
- 34.31%
- MSFT
- 19.83%
- CRWD
- 0.00%
- PLTR
- 0.00%
- PANW
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| 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 5,168.50, 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
5,168.50
Group distribution
- CRWD
- 5,168.50
- Max
- 102.14
- Q3
- 55.34
- Median
- 28.53
- Q1
- 16.18
- Min
- 0.36
Largest peers
- CRWD
- 5,168.50
- PANW
- 826.63
- PLTR
- 142.93
- MSFT
- 27.63
- SAP
- 26.52
- ORCL
- 23.52
- IBM
- 21.61
P/S Ratio (TTM)
CrowdStrike (CRWD) trades at 39.23 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
39.23
Group distribution
- CRWD
- 39.23
- Max
- 20.02
- Q3
- 9.37
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.27
- Min
- 0.02
Largest peers
- PLTR
- 65.28
- CRWD
- 39.23
- PANW
- 23.56
- MSFT
- 11.09
- ORCL
- 6.43
- SAP
- 6.24
- IBM
- 3.32
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
CrowdStrike (CRWD) trades at 41.49 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
41.49
Group distribution
- CRWD
- 41.49
- Max
- 19.40
- Q3
- 9.11
- Median
- 4.43
- Q1
- 2.02
- Min
- -5.19
Largest peers
- SAP
- 64.95
- CRWD
- 41.49
- PLTR
- 41.11
- ORCL
- 11.52
- PANW
- 9.83
- MSFT
- 8.32
- IBM
- 6.65
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CRWD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 5,168.50 | 28.53 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 39.23 | 4.56 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 41.49 | 4.43 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 0.94% | 4.01% |