Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR (FORTY)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
FORTY
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
$132.48
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.09B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$407.78
-3.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 12015% more annual revenue ($318.27B vs $2.63B). MSFT leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 23.1%. MSFT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.34. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
FORTY
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.3%
Fair Value
$188.68
Current Price
$132.48
$56.20 discount
Margin of Safety
-70.9%
Fair Value
$238.57
Current Price
$407.78
$169.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 2645.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%
Generating 15.8B in free cash flow
18.3% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
2.4% revenue growth
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FORTY
The strongest argument for FORTY centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 5.9%.
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 : FORTY
The primary concerns for FORTY are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 59.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MSFT
No major red flags identified for MSFT, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FORTY profiles as a value stock while MSFT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MSFT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
MSFT is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 39.3% margins and 18.3% revenue growth. FORTY offers better value entry with a 29.3% 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.
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.
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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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