MSFT vs ACN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Accenture plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | ACN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $524.51 | $249.37 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $152.60B |
| P/E ratio | 29.2 | 18.4 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 26.02% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 11.28% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 6.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 2.74% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs ACN in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 25.5× the market cap of ACN.
- ACN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.4 vs 29.2).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 26%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (18% vs 6%).
- ACN has the higher dividend yield (2.74% vs 0.75%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MSFT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Microsoft Corporation would be worth today.
ACN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Accenture plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.