MICROSOFT CORP-CDR (MSFT.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MSFT - CA59516M1041
34.43 CAD
+4.13 (+13.63%)
MSFT gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 64 industry peers in the Software industry. While MSFT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MSFT. With these ratings, MSFT could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MSFT was profitable.
In the past year MSFT had a positive cash flow from operations.
MSFT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MSFT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.37%, MSFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
MSFT has a Return On Equity of 30.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSFT outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 22.54%, MSFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
MSFT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.84%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.37% | ||
| ROE | 30.64% | ||
| ROIC | 22.54% |
ROA(3y)18.24%
ROA(5y)17.55%
ROE(3y)37.2%
ROE(5y)38.43%
ROIC(3y)23.84%
ROIC(5y)22.71%
1.3 Margins
MSFT's Profit Margin of 35.43% is amongst the best of the industry. MSFT outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
MSFT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MSFT (44.96%) is better than 98.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSFT has grown nicely.
MSFT has a Gross Margin of 69.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: MSFT outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
MSFT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.43% | ||
| GM | 69.41% |
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y5.51%
PM growth 3Y-0.46%
PM growth 5Y2.89%
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y1.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MSFT is creating value.
MSFT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MSFT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MSFT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.24 indicates that MSFT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MSFT (2.24) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
MSFT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MSFT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.16) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that MSFT is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MSFT (0.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC11.59%
2.3 Liquidity
MSFT has a Current Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that MSFT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MSFT has a Current ratio (1.35) which is in line with its industry peers.
MSFT has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that MSFT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.34, MSFT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MSFT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.30%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, MSFT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.98% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.04% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, MSFT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.26% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.3%
EPS 3Y14.01%
EPS 5Y19.98%
EPS Q2Q%10.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.04%
Revenue growth 3Y13.4%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%12.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, MSFT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.77%
EPS Next 5Y14.82%
Revenue Next Year13.05%
Revenue Next 2Y13.39%
Revenue Next 3Y13.84%
Revenue Next 5Y13.95%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.95, the valuation of MSFT can be described as very cheap.
98.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MSFT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MSFT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.59, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MSFT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MSFT indicates a rather cheap valuation: MSFT is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MSFT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say MSFT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
98.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MSFT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
MSFT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MSFT is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MSFT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
MSFT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MSFT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MSFT has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
MSFT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.20. MSFT pays more dividend than 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, MSFT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MSFT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.19%!
MSFT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.19%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
MSFT pays out 24.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MSFT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.68%
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.77%
TSX:MSFT (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.43
+4.13 (+13.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap255.95B
Revenue(TTM)261.80B
Net Income(TTM)92.75B
Analysts84.92
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
Yearly Dividend2.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.19%
DP24.68%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.11%
Min EPS beat(2)1.79%
Max EPS beat(2)4.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.43%
Max EPS beat(4)4.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.99%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.17%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.1%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.7%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.36%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 1.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.77 |
EPS(TTM)17.63
EY51.21%
EPS(NY)21.64
Fwd EY62.84%
FCF(TTM)13.37
FCFY38.84%
OCF(TTM)23.98
OCFY69.65%
SpS49.99
BVpS57.8
TBVpS30.19
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.1
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.37% | ||
| ROE | 30.64% | ||
| ROCE | 27.7% | ||
| ROIC | 22.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.87% | ||
| OM | 44.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.43% | ||
| GM | 69.41% | ||
| FCFM | 26.75% |
ROA(3y)18.24%
ROA(5y)17.55%
ROE(3y)37.2%
ROE(5y)38.43%
ROIC(3y)23.84%
ROIC(5y)22.71%
ROICexc(3y)35.43%
ROICexc(5y)40.49%
ROICexgc(3y)63.99%
ROICexgc(5y)78.75%
ROCE(3y)29.44%
ROCE(5y)28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.77%
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y5.51%
PM growth 3Y-0.46%
PM growth 5Y2.89%
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y1.15%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 208.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 21.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
F-Score6
WACC11.59%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)189.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)172.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.3%
Profit Quality(3y)85.27%
Profit Quality(5y)89.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.3%
EPS 3Y14.01%
EPS 5Y19.98%
EPS Q2Q%10.24%
EPS Next Y13.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.6%
EPS Next 3Y14.77%
EPS Next 5Y14.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.04%
Revenue growth 3Y13.4%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%12.27%
Revenue Next Year13.05%
Revenue Next 2Y13.39%
Revenue Next 3Y13.84%
Revenue Next 5Y13.95%
EBIT growth 1Y17.09%
EBIT growth 3Y16.11%
EBIT growth 5Y20.56%
EBIT Next Year40.23%
EBIT Next 3Y23.1%
EBIT Next 5Y19.13%
FCF growth 1Y17.47%
FCF growth 3Y9.69%
FCF growth 5Y14.13%
OCF growth 1Y48.82%
OCF growth 3Y15.6%
OCF growth 5Y17.83%
MICROSOFT CORP-CDR / MSFT.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MICROSOFT CORP-CDR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MSFT.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for MICROSOFT CORP-CDR?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to MICROSOFT CORP-CDR (MSFT.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MICROSOFT CORP-CDR?
MICROSOFT CORP-CDR (MSFT.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of MICROSOFT CORP-CDR (MSFT.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of MICROSOFT CORP-CDR (MSFT.CA) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MICROSOFT CORP-CDR (MSFT.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MICROSOFT CORP-CDR (MSFT.CA) is expected to grow by 13.17% in the next year.