MSFT vs ANET
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Arista Networks, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | ANET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $509.22 | $204.92 |
| Market cap | $3.78T | $258.45B |
| P/E ratio | 28.7 | 65.1 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 31.48% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 38.37% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 37.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.77% | — |
| Beta | 1.11 | 1.62 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs ANET in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 14.6× the market cap of ANET.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.7 vs 65.1).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 31%).
- ANET is growing revenue faster (38% vs 18%).
- MSFT pays a dividend (0.77%) 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.
ANET return calculator
See what $1,000 in Arista Networks, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.