MSFT vs FTNT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Fortinet, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | FTNT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $372.97 | $151.35 |
| Market cap | $2.77T | $110.89B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 58.9 |
| ROE | 34.01% | 132.39% |
| Profit margin | 39.34% | 27.49% |
| Revenue growth | 18.30% | 20.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.98% | — |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs FTNT in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 25.0× the market cap of FTNT.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.2 vs 58.9).
- FTNT earns a higher return on equity (132% vs 34%).
- FTNT is growing revenue faster (20% vs 18%).
- MSFT pays a dividend (0.98%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MSFT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Microsoft Corporation would be worth today.
FTNT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fortinet, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.