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 | $372.97 | $189.39 |
| Market cap | $2.77T | $199.62B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 20.4 |
| ROE | 34.01% | 36.08% |
| Profit margin | 39.34% | 22.31% |
| Revenue growth | 18.30% | -3.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.98% | 1.94% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.60 |
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 13.9× the market cap of QCOM.
- QCOM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.4 vs 22.2).
- QCOM earns a higher return on equity (36% vs 34%).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (18% vs -4%).
- QCOM has the higher dividend yield (1.94% vs 0.98%).
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.