MSFT vs QCOM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs QUALCOMM Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | QCOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $491.71 | $160.56 |
| Market cap | $3.65T | $171.49B |
| P/E ratio | 27.4 | 18.3 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 33.75% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 21.01% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | -4.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 2.29% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.66 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs QCOM in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 21.3× the market cap of QCOM.
- QCOM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.3 vs 27.4).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 34%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (18% vs -4%).
- QCOM has the higher dividend yield (2.29% 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.
QCOM return calculator
See what $1,000 in QUALCOMM Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.