Coherent Inc (COHR)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$310.18
-3.46%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.41B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$498.00
-0.72%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.68T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 4562% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $7.12B). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 11.3%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
COHR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Generating 19.6B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 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 40.3% and operating margin at 45.1%. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 71.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.10 — expect wider price swings.
COHR is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (19.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 40.3% margins and 17.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Microsoft Corporation
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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