MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MSFT • US5949181045

399.6 USD
+2.74 (+0.69%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
400.25 USD
+0.65 (+0.16%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

MSFT gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. MSFT gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MSFT is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! MSFT also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes MSFT very considerable for dividend and growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MSFT has been profitable.
  • MSFT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of MSFT (17.93%) is better than 93.84% of its industry peers.
  • MSFT's Return On Equity of 30.51% is amongst the best of the industry. MSFT outperforms 92.03% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MSFT (21.86%) is better than 94.57% of its industry peers.
  • MSFT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.94%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.64%.
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

  • MSFT has a better Profit Margin (39.04%) than 92.75% of its industry peers.
  • MSFT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MSFT's Operating Margin of 46.67% is amongst the best of the industry. MSFT outperforms 96.74% of its industry peers.
  • MSFT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MSFT has a Gross Margin (68.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MSFT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MSFT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.29 indicates that MSFT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MSFT (8.29) is better than 89.49% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MSFT (1.30) is better than 72.10% 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 42.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.3
Altman-Z 8.29
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC10.87%
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

  • MSFT has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that MSFT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of MSFT (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MSFT has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that MSFT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.38, MSFT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSFT does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MSFT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.83%, which is quite impressive.
  • MSFT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.86% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 16.67% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • MSFT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.52% yearly.
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

  • MSFT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.94% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MSFT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.51%
EPS Next 2Y19.37%
EPS Next 3Y18.79%
EPS Next 5Y18.94%
Revenue Next Year17.53%
Revenue Next 2Y16.55%
Revenue Next 3Y16.52%
Revenue Next 5Y16.18%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MSFT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MSFT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MSFT is cheaper than 61.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. MSFT is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.56, the valuation of MSFT can be described as rather expensive.
  • MSFT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSFT is cheaper than 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. MSFT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.98
Fwd PE 20.56
MSFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MSFT is valued a bit cheaper than 77.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MSFT.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.33
EV/EBITDA 16.08
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

  • MSFT's 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as MSFT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y19.37%
EPS Next 3Y18.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, MSFT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MSFT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.60. MSFT pays more dividend than 90.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, MSFT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MSFT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.24%!
  • MSFT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
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

  • MSFT pays out 21.19% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • MSFT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.19%
EPS Next 2Y19.37%
EPS Next 3Y18.79%
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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MICROSOFT CORP

NASDAQ:MSFT (2/18/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 400.25 +0.65 (+0.16%)

399.6

+2.74 (+0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners75.56%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap2.97T
Revenue(TTM)305.45B
Net Income(TTM)119.26B
Analysts86.36
Price Target612.29 (53.23%)
Short Float %0.79%
Short Ratio1.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.24%
DP21.19%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date02-19
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)-3.34%
PT rev (3m)-1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.98
Fwd PE 20.56
P/S 9.71
P/FCF 38.33
P/OCF 18.49
P/B 7.59
P/tB 11.82
EV/EBITDA 16.08
EPS(TTM)15.38
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)19.44
Fwd EY4.86%
FCF(TTM)10.43
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)21.62
OCFY5.41%
SpS41.13
BVpS52.64
TBVpS33.8
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)1.38
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 8.29
F-Score6
WACC10.87%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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 Y24.51%
EPS Next 2Y19.37%
EPS Next 3Y18.79%
EPS Next 5Y18.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.67%
Revenue growth 3Y12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y14.52%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%
Revenue Next Year17.53%
Revenue Next 2Y16.55%
Revenue Next 3Y16.52%
Revenue Next 5Y16.18%
EBIT growth 1Y21.11%
EBIT growth 3Y15.52%
EBIT growth 5Y19.4%
EBIT Next Year57.72%
EBIT Next 3Y28.9%
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 FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MICROSOFT CORP?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for MICROSOFT CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MICROSOFT CORP?

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


What is the financial health of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) stock?

The financial health rating of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) is 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) is expected to grow by 24.51% in the next year.