MSFT vs ADI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Analog Devices, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | ADI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $491.71 | $373.66 |
| Market cap | $3.65T | $181.06B |
| P/E ratio | 27.4 | 44.1 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 12.23% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 29.79% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 39.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 1.19% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.21 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs ADI in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 20.2× the market cap of ADI.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.4 vs 44.1).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 12%).
- ADI is growing revenue faster (40% vs 18%).
- ADI has the higher dividend yield (1.19% 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.
ADI return calculator
See what $1,000 in Analog Devices, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.