MSFT vs QCOM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs QUALCOMM Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | QCOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $523.88 | $172.47 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $184.54B |
| P/E ratio | 27.3 | 13.6 |
| ROE | 34.22% | 52.81% |
| Profit margin | 41.17% | 31.61% |
| Revenue growth | 18.80% | -8.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 2.13% |
| Beta | 1.04 | 1.76 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs QCOM in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 21.1× the market cap of QCOM.
- QCOM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 27.3).
- QCOM earns a higher return on equity (53% vs 34%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (19% vs -8%).
- QCOM has the higher dividend yield (2.13% 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.
QCOM return calculator
See what $1,000 in QUALCOMM Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.