MSFT vs STX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Seagate Technology Holdings plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $523.88 | $528.29 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $121.27B |
| P/E ratio | 27.3 | 27.7 |
| ROE | 34.22% | 259.35% |
| Profit margin | 41.17% | 31.86% |
| Revenue growth | 18.80% | 61.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.58% |
| Beta | 1.04 | 2.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs STX in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 32.1× the market cap of STX.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.3 vs 27.7).
- STX earns a higher return on equity (259% vs 34%).
- STX is growing revenue faster (61% vs 19%).
- MSFT has the higher dividend yield (0.75% vs 0.58%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MSFT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Microsoft Corporation would be worth today.
STX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Seagate Technology Holdings plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.