Software - Infrastructure · NASDAQ
Current Price
$191.95
PE Ratio (TTM)
n/m
Intrinsic Value
Use the calculator below to estimate
COMPETITIVE MOAT
↑Dominant Cloud Security Platform
CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is a leader in cloud security, evidenced by its extensive customer base. This strong market position creates significant switching costs for clients.
↑Network Effects from Data
The vast amount of threat data collected across its large customer base enhances the AI and machine learning capabilities of the Falcon platform. This creates a virtuous cycle of improvement.
↑Ecosystem Lock-in
The integrated nature of CrowdStrike's security solutions encourages customers to adopt more modules. This deep integration makes it harder for customers to switch to disparate solutions.
INVESTMENT RISKS
↓Valuation and Investor Expectations
CrowdStrike's stock trades at a premium, reflecting high growth expectations. Any slowdown in growth or failure to meet these expectations could lead to significant stock price declines.
↓Customer Concentration
While the customer base is large, reliance on a few very large enterprise clients could pose a risk if any of them significantly reduce their spending or switch providers.
↓Stock-Based Compensation
High stock-based compensation, while common in tech, can dilute existing shareholders and impact reported profitability. This needs careful management to maintain investor confidence.
Adjust the target PE, earnings growth, and discount rate to see how the fair value and margin of safety for CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. respond.
Open PE Calculator for CRWDCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. delivers cloud-native cybersecurity solutions. Its comprehensive suite safeguards endpoints, cloud workloads, user identities, and critical data. The company's offerings span a wide range, including threat intelligence, managed security services, IT operations management, proactive threat hunting, Zero Trust identity protection, and log management capabilities. CrowdStrike primarily generates revenue through subscription sales of its flagship Falcon platform and its array of cloud modules. These offerings are distributed globally via a direct sales force, augmented by an extensive network of channel partners. Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
PE Ratio (TTM)
n/m
PEG Ratio
91.94
Earnings Yield
-0.01%
ROE (TTM)
-0.6%
Revenue/Share (TTM)
$5.02
Debt/Equity
0.18x
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of CRWD reflects how much investors pay per dollar of CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to Software - Infrastructure peers and the company's own historical range.
CRWD's PE of -4041.1x combined with a PEG ratio of 91.94 provides a growth-adjusted perspective. A PEG above 2.0 means the P/E is high relative to the earnings growth rate. Keep in mind that PE-based valuation works best for profitable, mature companies — for high-growth or cyclical Software - Infrastructure, a DCF analysis may be more appropriate.
To value CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. using PE: (1) Compare the current PE (-4041.1x) against the Software - Infrastructure median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio (91.94) to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
CRWD's PEG ratio is 91.94, calculated by dividing the PE ratio (-4041.1x) by the expected earnings growth rate. A PEG above 2.0 means the P/E is high relative to the expected earnings growth rate. Note that PEG accuracy depends on the reliability of growth estimates.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how CRWD is priced versus Software - Infrastructure peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For the most reliable valuation, use PE as a quick comparability screen and DCF for a deeper fundamental analysis. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
P/E and DCF value CRWD with different methods and assumptions, so the two conclusions can differ. Compare the DCF intrinsic value.
Price as of 2026-08-21. Financial data from Financial Modeling Prep (trailing twelve months) · Valuation methodology by Charlie Wang.
This is an estimate, not investment advice.