MSFT vs LRCX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Lam Research Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $372.97 | $379.09 |
| Market cap | $2.77T | $474.08B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 71.4 |
| ROE | 34.01% | 66.76% |
| Profit margin | 39.34% | 30.94% |
| Revenue growth | 18.30% | 23.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.98% | 0.27% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.87 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs LRCX in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 5.8× the market cap of LRCX.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.2 vs 71.4).
- LRCX earns a higher return on equity (67% vs 34%).
- LRCX is growing revenue faster (24% vs 18%).
- MSFT has the higher dividend yield (0.98% vs 0.27%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MSFT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Microsoft Corporation would be worth today.
LRCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lam Research Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.