Viant Technology Inc (DSP)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
DSP
Viant Technology Inc
$12.19
-1.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $838.42M
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$516.17
+3.66%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.72T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 85316% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $388.50M). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 2.2%. DSP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
DSP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+36.2%
Fair Value
$15.41
Current Price
$12.19
$3.22 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MSFT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 255.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
2.2% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DSP
The strongest argument for DSP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 33.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.96 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 : DSP
The primary concerns for DSP are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DSP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MSFT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DSP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
DSP is growing revenue faster at 33.9% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (19.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 40.3% margins and 17.7% revenue growth. DSP offers better value entry with a 36.2% margin of safety. 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.
Viant Technology Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Viant Technology Inc. is an adware company. The company is headquartered in Irvine, 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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