Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Micron Technology (MU)

Company Profile

Microsoft (MSFT) and Micron Technology (MU) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — MSFT in Software & Services and MU in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment.

Valuation

Micron Technology (MU) at 44.25 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Microsoft (MSFT) at 24.01 sits around the industry midpoint — MU has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

Micron Technology (MU) at 18.16 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Microsoft (MSFT) at 9.42 sits in the pricier quartile — MSFT costs more per dollar of sales.

Microsoft (MSFT) at 7.23 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Micron Technology (MU) at 14.57 carries a peer-beating premium to book — MU is pricier on assets.

Valuation at a Glance

Profitability

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 34.01% and Micron Technology (MU) at 39.82% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

For every dollar of sales, both Microsoft (MSFT) at 39.34% and Micron Technology (MU) at 41.49% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top Net Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

Micron Technology (MU) at 67.62% runs the leaner core operation — above its industry’s Operating Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Microsoft (MSFT) at 46.33% also operates in the top quartile.

Profitability at a Glance

Growth

Revenue Growth

Revenue Growth at a Glance

EPS Growth

EPS Growth at a Glance

Financial Strength

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 1.28 and Micron Technology (MU) at 2.90 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.30 and Micron Technology (MU) at 0.15 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Dividends

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.90% and Micron Technology (MU) at 0.06% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

Micron Technology (MU) at 2.17% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Microsoft (MSFT) at 20.73% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

Dividends at a Glance

Performance & Risk

Micron Technology (MU) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.17, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Microsoft (MSFT) is closer to market-like at 1.12 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.

Performance & Risk at a Glance