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 | $524.51 | $630.49 |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $143.37B |
| P/E ratio | 29.2 | 45.4 |
| ROE | 34.04% | 371.53% |
| Profit margin | 40.30% | 26.11% |
| Revenue growth | 17.70% | 48.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.47% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 2.08 |
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 27.2× the market cap of STX.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.2 vs 45.4).
- STX earns a higher return on equity (372% vs 34%).
- STX is growing revenue faster (48% vs 18%).
- MSFT has the higher dividend yield (0.75% vs 0.47%).
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.