Shares of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (CRWD, Financial) surged 5.96% after the company provided positive updates to analysts, partners, and investors during its Fal.Con conference.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD, Financial), currently priced at $293.92, has a market cap of $72.05 billion. Despite its high P/E ratio of 425.97, the stock shows a strong Piotroski F-Score of 8, indicating a very healthy situation, complemented by an impressive Altman Z-Score of 9.93. The Beneish M-Score of -2.93 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The stock carries some warning signs, such as faster asset growth compared to revenue growth, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) that is less than the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Additionally, there has been insider selling with 7 transactions over the past three months.
On the brighter side, CrowdStrike's operating margin is expanding, which is a positive indicator of profitability. The GF Value of $332.19 suggests that the stock is modestly undervalued, making it an attractive buy for growth-oriented investors.
Among its competitors are prominent companies like Fortinet (FTNT), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), and Splunk (SPLK). Despite the competitive landscape, CrowdStrike's strong revenue growth rate, which stands at 51.2% over the past five years, positions it well in the cybersecurity space.
Investors should also note the stock's high beta of 0.93, indicating moderate volatility. Furthermore, with a cash-to-debt ratio of 5.1 and a current ratio of 1.9, CrowdStrike maintains a solid financial position.
For a deeper look into the stock's valuation, you can visit the GF Value page.
