Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)vsMACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc (MTSI)
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$499.99
+0.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.66T
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
$310.82
+3.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $19.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 30803% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $1.07B). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 16.5%. MSFT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
MTSI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : MTSI
The strongest argument for MTSI centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 17.6%. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MTSI
The primary concerns for MTSI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 107.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTSI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
MTSI is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 60/100), 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.
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.
Visit Website →MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. designs and manufactures analog semiconductor solutions for use in wired and wireless applications in the radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave and light wave spectrum in the United States, China, Asia Pacific and internationally. . . The company is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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