Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$391.79
-0.71%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.97T
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$152.90
+1.71%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $448.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 377% more annual revenue ($305.45B vs $64.08B). MSFT leads profitability with a 39.0% profit margin vs 25.3%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
MSFT
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.6%
Fair Value
$747.86
Current Price
$391.79
$356.07 discount
Margin of Safety
+39.6%
Fair Value
$256.22
Current Price
$152.90
$103.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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 47.1%
Earnings expanding 59.8% YoY
16.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 39.0% and operating margin at 47.1%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MSFT
No major red flags identified for MSFT, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (5.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. MSFT offers better value entry with a 47.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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