Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR (FORTY)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
FORTY
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
$108.75
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.66B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$487.46
-1.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.66T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 11984% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $2.75B). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 22.7%. MSFT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
FORTY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.1%
Fair Value
$74.55
Current Price
$108.75
$34.20 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MSFT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Earnings expanding 82.8% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
19.2% revenue growth
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 15.8B in free cash flow
17.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FORTY
The strongest argument for FORTY centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 11.1%. Revenue growth of 19.2% 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 40.3% and operating margin at 45.1%. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FORTY
The primary concerns for FORTY are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MSFT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
FORTY is growing revenue faster at 19.2% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 63/100), 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.
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd., provides software, proprietary and non-proprietary software, and software product marketing and support services in Israel and internationally. The company is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel.
Visit Website →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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