MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:MSFT • US5949181045

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This MSFT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MSFT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MSFT was profitable.
  • In the past year MSFT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MSFT has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MSFT had a positive operating cash flow.
MSFT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMSFT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

1.2 Ratios

  • MSFT has a better Return On Assets (17.93%) than 93.82% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MSFT (30.51%) is better than 92.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.86%, MSFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MSFT is significantly above the industry average of 10.99%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.93%
ROE 30.51%
ROIC 21.86%
ROA(3y)17.07%
ROA(5y)17.9%
ROE(3y)32.52%
ROE(5y)36.88%
ROIC(3y)22.94%
ROIC(5y)23.52%
MSFT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSFT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of MSFT (39.04%) is better than 95.64% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MSFT has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of MSFT (46.67%) is better than 98.55% of its industry peers.
  • MSFT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.59%, MSFT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSFT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 46.67%
PM (TTM) 39.04%
GM 68.59%
OM growth 3Y2.75%
OM growth 5Y4.26%
PM growth 3Y-0.49%
PM growth 5Y3.14%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
MSFT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSFT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. MSFT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MSFT is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MSFT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • MSFT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MSFT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MSFT Yearly Shares OutstandingMSFT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B
MSFT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSFT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B

2.2 Solvency

  • MSFT has an Altman-Z score of 7.90. This indicates that MSFT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.90, MSFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSFT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.30. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MSFT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.30) than 70.18% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that MSFT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • MSFT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MSFT outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.3
Altman-Z 7.9
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC10.84%
MSFT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSFT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that MSFT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.39, MSFT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that MSFT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.38, MSFT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for MSFT is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.38
MSFT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSFT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

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3. MSFT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.83% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MSFT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.86% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 16.67% 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 14.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.83%
EPS 3Y14.03%
EPS 5Y18.86%
EPS Q2Q%28.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.67%
Revenue growth 3Y12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y14.52%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MSFT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.94% on average per year.
  • MSFT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y24.05%
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%
EPS Next 5Y18.94%
Revenue Next Year17.5%
Revenue Next 2Y16.52%
Revenue Next 3Y16.5%
Revenue Next 5Y16.18%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MSFT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSFT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200B 400B 600B
MSFT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMSFT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10 20 30 40

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4. MSFT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.11 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MSFT.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MSFT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. MSFT is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MSFT.
  • MSFT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSFT is cheaper than 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSFT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.11
Fwd PE 19.14
MSFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MSFT is valued a bit cheaper than 77.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSFT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.58
EV/EBITDA 15.1
MSFT Per share dataMSFT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • MSFT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MSFT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%

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5. MSFT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MSFT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%.
  • The stock price of MSFT dropped by -22.62% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, MSFT pays a better dividend. On top of this MSFT pays more dividend than 91.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, MSFT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MSFT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.24%!
  • MSFT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • MSFT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.24%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
MSFT Yearly Dividends per shareMSFT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 21.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MSFT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of MSFT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.19%
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%
MSFT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSFT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
MSFT Dividend Payout.MSFT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSFT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MSFT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MICROSOFT CORP

NASDAQ:MSFT (4/10/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 371.7 +0.83 (+0.22%)

370.87

-2.2 (-0.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners75.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap2.75T
Revenue(TTM)305.45B
Net Income(TTM)119.26B
Analysts85.23
Price Target606.59 (63.56%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio2.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.24%
DP21.19%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date05-21
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.54%
Min EPS beat(2)2.62%
Max EPS beat(2)10.46%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.15%
Min EPS beat(4)2.62%
Max EPS beat(4)10.46%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.96%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.71%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.13%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.38%
PT rev (1m)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)-4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.11
Fwd PE 19.14
P/S 9.02
P/FCF 35.58
P/OCF 17.16
P/B 7.05
P/tB 10.97
EV/EBITDA 15.1
EPS(TTM)15.38
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)19.38
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)10.43
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)21.62
OCFY5.83%
SpS41.13
BVpS52.64
TBVpS33.8
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number134.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.93%
ROE 30.51%
ROCE 26.63%
ROIC 21.86%
ROICexc 26.24%
ROICexgc 38.24%
OM 46.67%
PM (TTM) 39.04%
GM 68.59%
FCFM 25.34%
ROA(3y)17.07%
ROA(5y)17.9%
ROE(3y)32.52%
ROE(5y)36.88%
ROIC(3y)22.94%
ROIC(5y)23.52%
ROICexc(3y)31.07%
ROICexc(5y)36.94%
ROICexgc(3y)52.63%
ROICexgc(5y)67.5%
ROCE(3y)28.11%
ROCE(5y)28.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.15%
OM growth 3Y2.75%
OM growth 5Y4.26%
PM growth 3Y-0.49%
PM growth 5Y3.14%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.3
Debt/EBITDA 0.51
Cap/Depr 222.84%
Cap/Sales 27.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 89.25%
Profit Quality 64.91%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.38
Altman-Z 7.9
F-Score6
WACC10.84%
ROIC/WACC2.02
Cap/Depr(3y)197.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.73%
Profit Quality(3y)78.85%
Profit Quality(5y)83.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.83%
EPS 3Y14.03%
EPS 5Y18.86%
EPS Q2Q%28.17%
EPS Next Y24.05%
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%
EPS Next 5Y18.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.67%
Revenue growth 3Y12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y14.52%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%
Revenue Next Year17.5%
Revenue Next 2Y16.52%
Revenue Next 3Y16.5%
Revenue Next 5Y16.18%
EBIT growth 1Y21.11%
EBIT growth 3Y15.52%
EBIT growth 5Y19.4%
EBIT Next Year55.61%
EBIT Next 3Y28.93%
EBIT Next 5Y23.22%
FCF growth 1Y14.78%
FCF growth 3Y3.2%
FCF growth 5Y9.62%
OCF growth 1Y56.37%
OCF growth 3Y15.21%
OCF growth 5Y17.55%

MICROSOFT CORP / MSFT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MICROSOFT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MSFT.


What is the valuation status of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MSFT stock?

MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) is 24.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.05.


How sustainable is the dividend of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) stock?

The dividend rating of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.19%.