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MSFT vs. NTNX: Microsoft vs. Nutanix Stock Comparison

How do Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX) 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

Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX) both belong to the Software industry, though MSFT is classified under Systems Software while NTNX falls under Application Software.

Company profile comparison for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Profile ItemMSFTNTNX
NameMicrosoft Corporation Common StockNutanix, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustrySystems SoftwareApplication Software
Market Capitalization3,940.41 billion USD15.92 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMarch 13, 1986September 30, 2016
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MSFT
NTNX
GSPC
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX), 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 Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
Total Return (1Y)10.30%-13.40%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)15.53%17.34%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)11.01%11.02%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MSFT
NTNX
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX), 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 Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)33.91%47.42%
Beta (5Y)1.030.74
Max Drawdown (5Y)-37.15%-61.54%
Avg. Volume (3M)22.95M2.52M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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MSFT and NTNX 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 Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.18-0.37
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.28-0.50

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Nutanix (NTNX) at 37,460.21% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Microsoft (MSFT) at 34.22% also sits in the top quartile.

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%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

37,460.21%

NTNX
37,460.21%
Max
53.85%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 52.81% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Microsoft (MSFT) at 41.17% also retains a top-quartile share.

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%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

52.81%

NTNX
52.81%
Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 49.76% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.89% operates around its industry’s norm.

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%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

12.89%

Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
NTNX
12.89%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
ROE (TTM)34.22%37,460.21%
ROA (TTM)14.41%4.51%
Net Margin (TTM)41.17%52.81%
Operating Margin (TTM)49.76%12.89%
Gross Margin (TTM)67.66%86.93%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 17.79% and Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.44% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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

EPS Growth

Nutanix (NTNX) at 695.38% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than Microsoft (MSFT) at 31.60%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
Revenue Growth (YoY)17.79%12.44%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)16.12%15.27%
EPS Growth (YoY)31.60%695.38%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)22.86%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 1.23 and Nutanix (NTNX) at 1.80 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

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

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

1.80

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
NTNX
1.80
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.28 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 2.17 uses more debt funding than most peers.

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

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

2.17

Max
2.52
NTNX
2.17
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.231.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.282.17
Net Debt / EBITDA0.34-2.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Microsoft (MSFT) reports a yield of 0.69%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Microsoft (MSFT) reports a payout of 19.00%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.69%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)19.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 11.29 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 NTNX, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

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

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

11.29

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
NTNX
11.29
Min
6.69
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 5.58 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.

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

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

5.58

Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
NTNX
5.58
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 8.38 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 22.50 prices above its benchmark range — NTNX looks rich relative to book.

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

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

22.50

NTNX
22.50
Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Microsoft (MSFT) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricMSFTNTNX
P/E Ratio (TTM)27.6911.29
P/S Ratio (TTM)11.375.58
P/B Ratio (MRQ)8.3822.50
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)0.08%4.57%