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Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock (CORZ)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Microsoft Corporation generates 89621% more annual revenue ($318.27B vs $354.74M). MSFT leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).

CORZ

Hold

41

out of 100

Grade: D

Growth: 7.3Profit: 3.0Value: 5.0Quality: 4.5
Piotroski: 3/9Altman Z: -2.59

MSFT

Strong Buy

72

out of 100

Grade: B

Growth: 8.0Profit: 9.5Value: 4.7Quality: 7.0
Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 2.51
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Intrinsic Value Comparison

Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula

Intrinsic value data unavailable for CORZ.

MSFTSignificantly Overvalued (-85.2%)

Margin of Safety

-85.2%

Fair Value

$212.64

Current Price

$416.67

$204.03 premium

UndervaluedFair: $212.64Overvalued

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

CORZ3 strengths · Avg: 10.0/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
44.9%10/10

Revenue surging 44.9% year-over-year

EPS GrowthGrowth
61.2%10/10

Earnings expanding 61.2% YoY

Debt/EquityHealth
-1.5710/10

Conservative balance sheet, low leverage

MSFT6 strengths · Avg: 9.8/10
Market CapQuality
$2.97T10/10

Mega-cap, among the largest globally

Return on EquityProfitability
30.2%10/10

Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit

Profit MarginProfitability
39.3%10/10

Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit

Operating MarginProfitability
46.3%10/10

Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%

Free Cash FlowQuality
$15.80B10/10

Generating 15.8B in free cash flow

Debt/EquityHealth
0.149/10

Conservative balance sheet, low leverage

Areas to Watch

CORZ4 concerns · Avg: 2.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
0.0%3/10

ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency

Profit MarginProfitability
0.0%3/10

0.0% margin — thin

Piotroski F-ScoreQuality
3/93/10

Weak financial health signals

Free Cash FlowQuality
$-139.35M2/10

Negative free cash flow — burning cash

MSFT0 concerns · Avg: 0/10

No major concerns identified

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : CORZ

The strongest argument for CORZ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 44.9% demonstrates continued momentum.

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 : CORZ

The primary concerns for CORZ are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.

Bear Case : MSFT

No major red flags identified for MSFT, but monitor valuation.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

CORZ profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MSFT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.

CORZ carries more volatility with a beta of 5.48 — expect wider price swings.

CORZ is growing revenue faster at 44.9% — sustainability is the question.

MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.

Bottom Line

MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 39.3% margins and 18.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.

This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.

Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock

TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA

Core Scientific, Inc. provides blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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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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