CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) Factsheet

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-08-27. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC -2.4%. FCF margin 29.8%. D/E 0.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	-2.4%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	29.8%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.1x	Conservative leverage

ROIC -2.4% — Bottom 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 29.8% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. earns -2.4% ROIC, Bottom 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM -2.4%, sector median 4.4%, Bottom 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin -2.5% × asset turnover 0.5x. Gross margin 75.2%. Operating margin -2.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Metric	CRWD	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-2.4%	Red flag	Below sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE)	1.0%	Warning	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	75.2%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	-2.5%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. generates $1.6B FCF at 29.8% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $1.6B. FCF margin 29.8%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 44.8x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Metric	CRWD	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	29.8%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$1.6B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	44.8x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. at 0.1x leverage, -5.0x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.1x. Net cash $4.3B. Interest coverage -5.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Metric	CRWD	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.1x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$4.3B	Excellent	Net cash positive
Interest Coverage	-5.0x	Warning	Monitor debt obligations

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Valuation: CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. trades at 5233.0x earnings

P/E 5233.0x. EV/Sales 42.8x. FCF yield 0.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Metric	CRWD	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	5233.0x	Warning	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	42.8x	Warning	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	0.7%	Warning	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. returns 0.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.0%. Share count +310.8% YoY. Capital returned $0 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Metric	CRWD	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.0%	Warning	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	310.8%	Warning	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$0	Adequate	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-2.4%	Bottom 50%	-0.5x below
Free Cash Flow Margin	29.8%	Top 25%	2.9x above
Gross Margin	75.2%	Top 25%	1.5x above
Operating Margin	-2.5%	Bottom 50%	-0.5x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	1.0%	Bottom 50%	0.2x below
P/E Ratio	5233.0x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	CRWD	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	-2.4%	Red flag	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	29.8%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 10.3%)
Gross Margin	75.2%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 51.0%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	14.6%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	5233.0x	Warning	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	0.7%	Red flag	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of -2.4%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is -6.7% with a improving trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Q: What is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) has a free cash flow margin of 29.8%, generating $1.6 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Q: What is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) trades at a P/E ratio of 5233.0x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 42.8x. FCF yield 0.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Q: What is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) grew revenue by 24.3% year-over-year. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

Q: How does CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) shows: ROIC -2.4%, sector median 4.4% (Bottom 50%). FCF margin 29.8%, sector median 10.3% (Top 25%). Gross margin 75.2%, 24.3pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-08-27.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-08-27. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.