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 | $516.17 | $315.21 |
| Market cap | $3.83T | $394.46B |
| P/E ratio | 28.7 | 54.6 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 65.07% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 31.27% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 30.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.76% | 0.42% |
| Beta | 1.11 | 1.86 |
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 9.7× the market cap of LRCX.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.7 vs 54.6).
- LRCX earns a higher return on equity (65% vs 34%).
- LRCX is growing revenue faster (30% vs 18%).
- MSFT has the higher dividend yield (0.76% vs 0.42%).
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.