MSFT vs KEYS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Keysight Technologies, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | KEYS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $492.43 | $354.50 |
| Market cap | $3.66T | $60.58B |
| P/E ratio | 28.1 | 55.2 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 18.17% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 17.31% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 31.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.72% | — |
| 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 KEYS in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 60.4× the market cap of KEYS.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.1 vs 55.2).
- MSFT earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 18%).
- KEYS is growing revenue faster (32% vs 18%).
- MSFT pays a dividend (0.72%) 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.
KEYS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Keysight Technologies, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.