MSFT vs FTNT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Fortinet, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | FTNT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $524.51 | $179.99 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $132.06B |
| P/E ratio | 29.2 | 63.6 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 117.44% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 28.17% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 25.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.00% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.04 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs FTNT in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 29.5× the market cap of FTNT.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.2 vs 63.6).
- FTNT earns a higher return on equity (117% vs 34%).
- FTNT is growing revenue faster (26% vs 18%).
- MSFT pays a dividend (0.75%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MSFT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Microsoft Corporation would be worth today.
FTNT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fortinet, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.