MSFT vs GEN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Gen Digital Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | GEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $524.51 | $24.88 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $14.89B |
| P/E ratio | 29.2 | 14.5 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 41.94% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 20.73% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 6.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 2.01% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.26 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs GEN in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 261.5× the market cap of GEN.
- GEN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.5 vs 29.2).
- GEN earns a higher return on equity (42% vs 34%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (18% vs 6%).
- GEN has the higher dividend yield (2.01% 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.
GEN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Gen Digital Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.