MSFT vs LRCX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Microsoft Corporation vs Lam Research Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MSFT | LRCX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $524.51 | $230.10 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $287.95B |
| P/E ratio | 29.2 | 34.3 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 70.12% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 32.34% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 54.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.57% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.85 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MSFT vs LRCX in plain English
- MSFT is the bigger company — about 13.5× the market cap of LRCX.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.2 vs 34.3).
- LRCX earns a higher return on equity (70% vs 34%).
- LRCX is growing revenue faster (54% vs 18%).
- MSFT has the higher dividend yield (0.75% vs 0.57%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MSFT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Microsoft Corporation would be worth today.
LRCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lam Research Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.