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INFY vs. MSFT: Infosys vs. Microsoft Stock Comparison

How do Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT) both fall under the Software & Services industry group, but INFY is classified in IT Services while MSFT is classified in Software.

Microsoft (MSFT) trades as ordinary local shares, while Infosys (INFY) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
Profile ItemINFYMSFT
NameInfosys Ltd. ADRMicrosoft Corporation Common Stock
Country/RegionIndiaUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT ServicesSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryIT Consulting & Other ServicesSystems Software
Market Capitalization50.63 billion USD3,940.41 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateMarch 11, 1999March 13, 1986
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

INFY
MSFT
GSPC
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
Total Return (1Y)-23.13%10.30%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-6.27%15.53%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-9.51%11.01%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

INFY
MSFT
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)42.11%33.91%
Beta (5Y)0.871.03
Max Drawdown (5Y)-54.40%-37.15%
Avg. Volume (3M)18.20M22.95M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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INFY and MSFT are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.650.18
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.910.28

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Infosys (INFY) at 29.95% and Microsoft (MSFT) at 34.22% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

29.95%

Max
53.85%
INFY
29.95%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

34.22%

Max
53.85%
MSFT
34.22%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Infosys (INFY) at 16.22% and Microsoft (MSFT) at 41.17% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

16.22%

Max
41.17%
INFY
16.22%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

41.17%

MSFT
41.17%
Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 49.76% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and Infosys (INFY) at 20.97% also operates in the top quartile.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

20.97%

Max
46.89%
INFY
20.97%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

49.76%

MSFT
49.76%
Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
ROE (TTM)29.95%34.22%
ROA (TTM)16.15%14.41%
Net Margin (TTM)16.22%41.17%
Operating Margin (TTM)20.97%49.76%
Gross Margin (TTM)29.75%67.66%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Microsoft (MSFT) at 17.79% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while Infosys (INFY) at 4.57% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Infosys (INFY) at 5.26% and Microsoft (MSFT) at 31.60% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
Revenue Growth (YoY)4.57%17.79%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)3.44%16.12%
EPS Growth (YoY)5.26%31.60%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)4.06%22.86%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Infosys (INFY) at 1.97 and Microsoft (MSFT) at 1.23 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

1.97

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
INFY
1.97
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

1.23

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
MSFT
1.23
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Infosys (INFY) at 0.09 and Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.28 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

0.09

Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
INFY
0.09
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

0.28

Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
MSFT
0.28
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.971.23
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.090.28
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.630.34

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Infosys (INFY) at 4.14% and Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.69% yield above their industries’ entire benchmark ranges — high enough that dividend safety, not income, becomes the first question.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

4.14%

INFY
4.14%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

0.69%

MSFT
0.69%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Infosys (INFY) at 65.45% and Microsoft (MSFT) at 19.00% pay out more of their earnings than any of their industry peers — the thinnest cover in their groups, so dividend headroom deserves attention.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

65.45%

INFY
65.45%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

19.00%

MSFT
19.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.14%0.69%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)65.45%19.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Infosys (INFY) at 15.43 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Microsoft (MSFT) at 27.69 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for INFY, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

15.43

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
INFY
15.43
Min
6.69

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

27.69

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
MSFT
27.69
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Infosys (INFY) at 2.49 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Microsoft (MSFT) at 11.37 sits in the pricier quartile — MSFT costs more per dollar of sales.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

2.49

Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
INFY
2.49
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

11.37

Max
17.91
MSFT
11.37
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 8.38 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Infosys (INFY) at 9.80 carries an above-peer premium to book — INFY is pricier on assets.

INFY

Software & Services industry group

9.80

Max
16.63
INFY
9.80
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

8.38

Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
MSFT
8.38
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
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Infosys (INFY) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Infosys (INFY) and Microsoft (MSFT)
MetricINFYMSFT
P/E Ratio (TTM)15.4327.69
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.4911.37
P/B Ratio (MRQ)9.808.38
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)6.52%0.08%