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 | $372.97 | $24.45 |
| Market cap | $2.77T | $14.73B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 15.6 |
| ROE | 34.01% | 39.88% |
| Profit margin | 39.34% | 19.46% |
| Revenue growth | 18.30% | 27.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.98% | 2.04% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.21 |
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 188.1× the market cap of GEN.
- GEN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.6 vs 22.2).
- GEN earns a higher return on equity (40% vs 34%).
- GEN is growing revenue faster (27% vs 18%).
- GEN has the higher dividend yield (2.04% vs 0.98%).
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.