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MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MSFT - US5949181045 - Common Stock

488.23 USD
+0.52 (+0.11%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 9:51:10 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall MSFT gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated MSFT against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. MSFT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. MSFT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally MSFT also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, MSFT could be worth investigating further for dividend and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MSFT had positive earnings in the past year.
MSFT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MSFT has always 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MSFT (16.49%) is better than 92.75% of its industry peers.
MSFT's Return On Equity of 28.90% is amongst the best of the industry. MSFT outperforms 92.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MSFT (22.25%) is better than 94.93% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MSFT is significantly above the industry average of 10.78%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.49%
ROE 28.9%
ROIC 22.25%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 35.71%, MSFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.03% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MSFT has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 46.27%, MSFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.74% of the companies in the same industry.
MSFT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MSFT (68.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MSFT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 46.27%
PM (TTM) 35.71%
GM 68.76%
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 2015 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.
MSFT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MSFT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MSFT Yearly Shares OutstandingMSFT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B
MSFT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSFT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B

2.2 Solvency

MSFT has an Altman-Z score of 9.79. This indicates that MSFT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MSFT has a Altman-Z score of 9.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSFT outperforms 87.32% of its industry peers.
MSFT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.25, MSFT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
MSFT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, MSFT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.25
Altman-Z 9.79
ROIC/WACC2.04
WACC10.92%
MSFT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSFT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that MSFT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MSFT's Current ratio of 1.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MSFT outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that MSFT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MSFT has a Quick ratio of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MSFT outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
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 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.39
MSFT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSFT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.39% 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.
Looking at the last year, MSFT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.59% in the last year.
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)19.39%
EPS 3Y14.03%
EPS 5Y18.86%
EPS Q2Q%25.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.59%
Revenue growth 3Y12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y14.52%
Sales Q2Q%18.43%

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 18.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MSFT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.64%
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.24%
EPS Next 5Y18.83%
Revenue Next Year17.03%
Revenue Next 2Y15.87%
Revenue Next 3Y15.99%
Revenue Next 5Y15.04%

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.
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.
MSFT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSFT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200B 400B 600B
MSFT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMSFT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.74, MSFT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MSFT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, MSFT is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MSFT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MSFT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MSFT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.74
Fwd PE 25.54
MSFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSFT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

MSFT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MSFT is cheaper than 77.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MSFT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MSFT is cheaper than 60.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 46.51
EV/EBITDA 20.18
MSFT Per share dataMSFT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MSFT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MSFT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.75%, 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 0.51. MSFT pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.75, MSFT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MSFT grows each year by 10.24%, which is quite nice.
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 Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
MSFT Yearly Dividends per shareMSFT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

23.52% 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.
DP23.52%
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.24%
MSFT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSFT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

MICROSOFT CORP

NASDAQ:MSFT (12/29/2025, 9:51:10 AM)

488.23

+0.52 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners75.51%
Inst Owner Change1.57%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap3.63T
Revenue(TTM)293.81B
Net Income(TTM)104.91B
Analysts86
Price Target633.46 (29.75%)
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.24%
DP23.52%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date02-19 2026-02-19 (0.91)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.33%
Min EPS beat(2)6.2%
Max EPS beat(2)10.46%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.95%
Min EPS beat(4)1.79%
Max EPS beat(4)10.46%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.04%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.42%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.32%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.01%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.36%
PT rev (1m)-0.2%
PT rev (3m)2.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.74
Fwd PE 25.54
P/S 12.35
P/FCF 46.51
P/OCF 24.68
P/B 9.99
P/tB 16.32
EV/EBITDA 20.18
EPS(TTM)14.47
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)19.12
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)10.5
FCFY2.15%
OCF(TTM)19.78
OCFY4.05%
SpS39.53
BVpS48.85
TBVpS29.92
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)1.79
Graham Number126.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.49%
ROE 28.9%
ROCE 27.11%
ROIC 22.25%
ROICexc 27.94%
ROICexgc 43.14%
OM 46.27%
PM (TTM) 35.71%
GM 68.76%
FCFM 26.55%
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 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.25
Debt/EBITDA 0.49
Cap/Depr 173.29%
Cap/Sales 23.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.66%
Profit Quality 74.36%
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 9.79
F-Score6
WACC10.92%
ROIC/WACC2.04
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)19.39%
EPS 3Y14.03%
EPS 5Y18.86%
EPS Q2Q%25.15%
EPS Next Y22.64%
EPS Next 2Y18.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.24%
EPS Next 5Y18.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.59%
Revenue growth 3Y12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y14.52%
Sales Q2Q%18.43%
Revenue Next Year17.03%
Revenue Next 2Y15.87%
Revenue Next 3Y15.99%
Revenue Next 5Y15.04%
EBIT growth 1Y20.2%
EBIT growth 3Y15.52%
EBIT growth 5Y19.4%
EBIT Next Year58.37%
EBIT Next 3Y29.48%
EBIT Next 5Y23.22%
FCF growth 1Y23.39%
FCF growth 3Y3.2%
FCF growth 5Y9.62%
OCF growth 1Y54.83%
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.


What is the valuation status for MSFT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 are the PE and PB ratios of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) is 33.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.99.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MICROSOFT CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) is expected to grow by 22.64% in the next year.