MSFT vs CSCO
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Cisco Systems, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | CSCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $523.88 | $95.64 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $377.07B |
| P/E ratio | 27.3 | 25.4 |
| ROE | 34.22% | 27.32% |
| Profit margin | 41.17% | 20.95% |
| Revenue growth | 18.80% | 17.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 1.65% |
| Beta | 1.04 | 1.00 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs CSCO in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 10.3× the market cap of CSCO.
- CSCO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.4 vs 27.3).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 27%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (19% vs 18%).
- CSCO has the higher dividend yield (1.65% 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.
CSCO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Cisco Systems, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.