MSFT vs GLW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Corning Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | GLW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $523.88 | $114.08 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $98.27B |
| P/E ratio | 27.3 | 46.2 |
| ROE | 34.22% | 17.88% |
| Profit margin | 41.17% | 12.13% |
| Revenue growth | 18.80% | 18.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.98% |
| Beta | 1.04 | 1.23 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs GLW in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 39.6× the market cap of GLW.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.3 vs 46.2).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 18%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (19% vs 18%).
- GLW has the higher dividend yield (0.98% 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.
GLW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Corning Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.