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 | $523.88 | $30.40 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $18.04B |
| P/E ratio | 27.3 | 15.4 |
| ROE | 34.22% | 46.40% |
| Profit margin | 41.17% | 23.07% |
| Revenue growth | 18.80% | 12.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 1.64% |
| Beta | 1.04 | 1.24 |
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 215.7× the market cap of GEN.
- GEN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.4 vs 27.3).
- GEN earns a higher return on equity (46% vs 34%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (19% vs 12%).
- GEN has the higher dividend yield (1.64% 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.