CRWD vs PANW
CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks, both Technology
Palo Alto Networks is the larger company at $235B against $174B. Over the past year PANW returned +90% against +37% for CRWD. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts CRWD ahead, 4/10 against 3/10.
| Figure | CRWD | PANW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $673 | $336 |
| Market cap | $174B | $235B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | n/a | 275.2 |
| 1-year return | +37% | +90% |
| 5-year return | +187% | +434% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
CrowdStrike
Revenue of $1.5B in Q2 2027, net income $5M. Its largest reported line is United States, 65% of the disclosed total.
Palo Alto Networks
Revenue of $3.0B in Q3 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is United States, 62% of the disclosed total.
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