MSFT vs HPQ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs HP Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | HPQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $524.51 | $33.64 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $30.34B |
| P/E ratio | 29.2 | 12.8 |
| ROE | 34.04% | — |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 4.14% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 12.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 3.57% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.19 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs HPQ in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 128.4× the market cap of HPQ.
- HPQ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.8 vs 29.2).
- MSFT is growing revenue faster (18% vs 12%).
- HPQ has the higher dividend yield (3.57% 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.
HPQ return calculator
See what $1,000 in HP Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.