Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
ARW
Arrow Electronics Inc
$219.09
-2.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.60B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$416.67
+2.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.28T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 850% more annual revenue ($318.27B vs $33.51B). MSFT leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 2.2%. ARW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. ARW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
ARW
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 39.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 201.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%
Generating 15.8B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
2.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARW
The strongest argument for ARW centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 39.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MSFT
The strongest argument for MSFT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.3% and operating margin at 46.3%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARW
The primary concerns for ARW are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MSFT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
ARW is growing revenue faster at 39.0% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARW scores higher overall (75/100 vs 72/100) and 39.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arrow Electronics Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION · USA
Arrow Electronics, Inc. provides products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company which produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue; it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2016. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook.
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