CRM vs GEV: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Salesforce, Inc. and GE Vernova Inc. โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-25.
Salesforce, Inc. ยท Technology
$169.52
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade A High Quality
VS
GE Vernova Inc. ยท Industrials
$1,014.75
-16.2% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade C+
QuantHub Verdict
CRM has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). CRM trades at a lower forward P/E (19.6x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric CRM GEV
Current Price $169.52 $1,014.75
Fair Value Estimate $245.80 $850.00
Upside to Fair Value +45.0% -16.2%
Market Cap $138.8B $270.3B
Forward P/E 19.6x 34.3x
EV / EBITDA 12.3x 25.6x
Price / Sales 3.2x 6.6x
Price / FCF 9.5x 22.0x
Revenue Growth YoY +13.3% +15.0%
Gross Margin 77.6% 21.3%
Operating Margin 21.9% 5.9%
Return on Equity 14.9% 30.0%
Dividend Yield 0% 0.17%
FCF Yield 10.56% 4.5%
Analyst Consensus Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
CRM โ€” Salesforce, Inc.
Salesforce, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based software applications primarily focused on customer relationship management (CRM). The company exhibits high business quality with a durable competitive moat supported by strong gross margins of 77.6%, solid operating margin of 21.9%, and a robust return on equity of 14.9%. Recent quarterly revenue growth of 13.3% and earnings growth of 36.7% โ€ฆ
GEV โ€” GE Vernova Inc.
GE Vernova is the premier pure-play on the electricity side of the AI infrastructure supercycle. Its Power (heavy-duty gas turbines) and Electrification (grid equipment) segments are structurally supply-constrained, backed by a record $176B backlog that management says is 'mostly sold out through 2030.' The company raised FY2026 guidance for a second straight quarter to $45.5-46.5B revenue and $1โ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric CRM GEV
Zone Low $184.35 $640.00
Zone High $208.93 $723.00
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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