TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
CrowdStrike vs Palo Alto Networks
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/S is 44.7x for CrowdStrike vs 24.3x for Palo Alto Networks; revenue growth is 24.3% for CrowdStrike vs 24.5% for Palo Alto Networks; operating margin is -2.5% for CrowdStrike vs 6.1% for Palo Alto Networks; net margin is 0.8% for CrowdStrike vs 2.7% for Palo Alto Networks.
What stands out
- Palo Alto Networks keeps more of each sale as operating profit: 6.1% margin vs -2.5% for CrowdStrike Holdings.
- CrowdStrike Holdings scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 57/100 vs 38/100 for Palo Alto Networks.
Key metrics
| Metric | CRWD | PANW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $235.58 | $341.17 |
| Market cap | $241.22B | $279.08B |
| P/E | — | 852.9x (#1) |
| P/S | 44.7x (#2) | 24.3x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 24.3% (#2) | 24.5% (#1) |
| Operating margin | -2.5% (#2) | 6.1% (#1) |
| Net margin | 0.8% (#2) | 2.7% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.15 (#1) | — |
| 1-year return | +72.6% (#1) | +62.4% (#2) |
| Research score | 57/100 (#1) | 38/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) — Software—Infrastructure
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) — Software—Infrastructure