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 | $492.43 | $167.44 |
| Market cap | $3.66T | $144.23B |
| P/E ratio | 28.1 | 73.4 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 16.81% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 11.20% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 16.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.72% | 0.70% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.15 |
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 25.4× the market cap of GLW.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.1 vs 73.4).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 17%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (18% vs 17%).
- MSFT has the higher dividend yield (0.72% vs 0.70%).
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.