Head to head · SEC data as of July 10, 2026
CrowdStrike
77
Quality score · out of 100
Palo Alto Networks
81
Quality score · out of 100
Palo Alto Networks comes in ahead: a quality score of 81 versus 77 for CrowdStrike. Palo Alto Networks wins on net margin (7.9% vs -0.6%) and cash generation (FCF) (35.8% vs 29.5%). CrowdStrike answers with revenue growth (40% vs 21.8%).
| Metric | CrowdStrike | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 77 | 81 |
| Net margin | -0.6% | 7.9% |
| Gross margin | 75% | 71.9% |
| ROE | -0.7% | 3% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | — | -0.23× |
| FCF margin | 29.5% | 35.8% |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | 40% | 21.8% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | — | 23.8% |
TTM metrics with official SEC data, refreshed daily. Bold green marks the winner of each metric. A dash means the metric doesn't apply or isn't reliable.
CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is one of the reference cybersecurity companies. Its cloud platform (Falcon) protects company endpoints and servers using AI, sold by subscription with add-on modules that expand each contract.
Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks is one of the world's cybersecurity leaders. It protects companies from cyberattacks with firewalls, cloud security and AI-based tools. It increasingly sells by subscription, giving it recurring revenue.
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Who has the stronger fundamentals today, CrowdStrike or Palo Alto Networks?
By the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data), Palo Alto Networks scores higher: 81 versus 77 out of 100. The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.
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