MSFT vs FSLR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs First Solar, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | FSLR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $372.97 | $239.07 |
| Market cap | $2.77T | $25.69B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 15.4 |
| ROE | 34.01% | 18.44% |
| Profit margin | 39.34% | 30.73% |
| Revenue growth | 18.30% | 23.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.98% | — |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.69 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs FSLR in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 107.9× the market cap of FSLR.
- FSLR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.4 vs 22.2).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 18%).
- FSLR is growing revenue faster (24% 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.
FSLR return calculator
See what $1,000 in First Solar, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.