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 | $372.97 | $899.90 |
| Market cap | $2.77T | $203.60B |
| P/E ratio | 22.2 | 85.5 |
| ROE | 34.01% | 1787.97% |
| Profit margin | 39.34% | 21.60% |
| Revenue growth | 18.30% | 44.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.98% | 0.33% |
| 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 13.6× the market cap of STX.
- MSFT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.2 vs 85.5).
- STX earns a higher return on equity (1788% vs 34%).
- STX is growing revenue faster (44% vs 18%).
- MSFT has the higher dividend yield (0.98% vs 0.33%).
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.