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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL)

This page compares Microsoft (MSFT) with Oracle (ORCL) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Microsoft (MSFT) and Oracle (ORCL) are both classified in the Systems Software sub-industry within the broader Software industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolMSFTORCL
Company NameMicrosoft CorporationOracle Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustrySystems SoftwareSystems Software
Market Capitalization3,100.78 billion USD521.89 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMarch 13, 1986March 12, 1986
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

MSFT
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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolMSFTORCL
5-Day Price Return3.01%-4.37%
13-Week Price Return5.18%17.85%
26-Week Price Return-17.94%-23.16%
52-Week Price Return-9.03%13.67%
Month-to-Date Return2.36%12.44%
Year-to-Date Return-13.69%-6.90%
10-Day Avg. Volume34.60M20.96M
3-Month Avg. Volume36.22M28.11M
3-Month Volatility27.14%55.22%
Beta1.091.55

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 33.13% and Oracle (ORCL) at 57.35% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

33.13%

Max
62.31%
Q3
20.29%
Median
7.31%
Q1
-8.50%
Min
-50.67%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

57.35%

Max
62.31%
Q3
20.29%
Median
7.31%
Q1
-8.50%
Min
-50.67%
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 39.34% and Oracle (ORCL) at 25.30% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

39.34%

Max
44.20%
Q3
16.48%
Median
8.18%
Q1
-3.67%
Min
-28.43%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

25.30%

Max
44.20%
Q3
16.48%
Median
8.18%
Q1
-3.67%
Min
-28.43%
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 46.75% and Oracle (ORCL) at 30.56% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

46.75%

Max
46.75%
Q3
17.04%
Median
6.53%
Q1
-4.60%
Min
-34.31%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

30.56%

Max
46.75%
Q3
17.04%
Median
6.53%
Q1
-4.60%
Min
-34.31%
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolMSFTORCL
Return on Equity (TTM)33.13%57.35%
Return on Assets (TTM)19.15%8.11%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)39.34%25.30%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)46.75%30.56%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)68.31%67.08%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 1.28 and Oracle (ORCL) at 1.35 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

1.28

Max
4.52
Q3
2.50
Median
1.64
Q1
1.13
Min
0.31

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.35

Max
4.52
Q3
2.50
Median
1.64
Q1
1.13
Min
0.31
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.25 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Oracle (ORCL) at 3.66 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

0.25

Max
2.69
Q3
1.27
Median
0.38
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

3.66

Max
2.69
Q3
1.27
Median
0.38
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Microsoft (MSFT) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 891.80, above its industry benchmark range, while Oracle (ORCL) at 4.92 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

891.80

Max
45.58
Q3
11.44
Median
-0.40
Q1
-13.69
Min
-51.04

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

4.92

Max
45.58
Q3
11.44
Median
-0.40
Q1
-13.69
Min
-51.04
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolMSFTORCL
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.281.35
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.271.22
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.253.66
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)891.804.92

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolMSFTORCL
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)18.30%21.66%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)17.87%14.87%
3-Year Revenue CAGR12.42%10.59%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.52%8.00%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolMSFTORCL
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)23.32%25.08%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)29.75%31.02%
3-Year EPS CAGR12.24%21.66%
5-Year EPS CAGR18.80%7.13%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.82% and Oracle (ORCL) at 1.07% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

0.82%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.07%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 20.65% and Oracle (ORCL) at 35.09% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

20.65%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

35.09%

Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolMSFTORCL
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.82%1.07%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.65%35.09%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 25.21 and Oracle (ORCL) at 32.64 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

25.21

Max
112.36
Q3
62.61
Median
31.31
Q1
14.45
Min
0.35

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

32.64

Max
112.36
Q3
62.61
Median
31.31
Q1
14.45
Min
0.35
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 9.92 and Oracle (ORCL) at 8.26 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

9.92

Max
17.16
Q3
8.26
Median
4.08
Q1
2.21
Min
0.12

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

8.26

Max
17.16
Q3
8.26
Median
4.08
Q1
2.21
Min
0.12
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 6.63 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Oracle (ORCL) at 11.14 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — ORCL carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

6.63

Max
20.48
Q3
9.90
Median
4.69
Q1
2.39
Min
0.32

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

11.14

Max
20.48
Q3
9.90
Median
4.69
Q1
2.39
Min
0.32
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolMSFTORCL
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.2132.64
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)9.928.26
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.6311.14
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)43.2962.41