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Microsoft (MSFT) vs. SAP (SAP)

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

Company Profile

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

Microsoft (MSFT) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while SAP (SAP) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolMSFTSAP
Company NameMicrosoft CorporationSAP SE
Country/RegionUnited StatesGermany
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustrySystems SoftwareApplication Software
Market Capitalization3,100.78 billion USD210.79 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMarch 13, 1986September 18, 1995
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolMSFTSAP
5-Day Price Return3.01%15.02%
13-Week Price Return5.18%-8.74%
26-Week Price Return-17.94%-27.33%
52-Week Price Return-9.03%-41.04%
Month-to-Date Return2.36%7.71%
Year-to-Date Return-13.69%-24.78%
10-Day Avg. Volume34.60M3.28M
3-Month Avg. Volume36.22M3.23M
3-Month Volatility27.14%39.39%
Beta1.090.94

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 33.13% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of SAP (SAP) at 16.88%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

33.13%

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

16.88%

Max
62.31%
Q3
20.29%
Median
7.31%
Q1
-8.50%
Min
-50.67%
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. SAP (SAP): 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 SAP (SAP) at 19.58% 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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

19.58%

Max
44.20%
Q3
16.48%
Median
8.18%
Q1
-3.67%
Min
-28.43%
Microsoft (MSFT) vs. SAP (SAP): 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 SAP (SAP) at 26.85% 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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

26.85%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolMSFTSAP
Return on Equity (TTM)33.13%16.88%
Return on Assets (TTM)19.15%10.42%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)39.34%19.58%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)46.75%26.85%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)68.31%73.72%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Microsoft (MSFT) at 1.28 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while SAP (SAP) at 1.07 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for SAP.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

1.28

Max
4.52
Q3
2.50
Median
1.64
Q1
1.13
Min
0.31

SAP

Software & Services industry group

1.07

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.25 and SAP (SAP) at 0.18 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

0.25

Max
2.69
Q3
1.27
Median
0.38
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00

SAP

Software & Services industry group

0.18

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Microsoft (MSFT) leads with Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 891.80, above its industry benchmark range, while SAP (SAP) at 32.64 also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

891.80

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

32.64

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolMSFTSAP
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.281.07
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.271.07
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.250.18
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)891.8032.64

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolMSFTSAP
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)18.30%6.01%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)17.87%6.24%
3-Year Revenue CAGR12.42%7.62%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.52%6.12%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolMSFTSAP
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)23.32%9.38%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)29.75%28.35%
3-Year EPS CAGR12.24%46.36%
5-Year EPS CAGR18.80%6.97%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 0.82% and SAP (SAP) at 1.59% 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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

1.59%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

SAP (SAP) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 161.64% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Microsoft (MSFT) reports 20.65%, ranking against industry peers normally.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

20.65%

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

161.64%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolMSFTSAP
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.82%1.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.65%161.64%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 25.21 and SAP (SAP) at 23.61 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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

23.61

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

SAP (SAP) at 4.62 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Microsoft (MSFT) at 9.92 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — MSFT carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

9.92

Max
17.16
Q3
8.26
Median
4.08
Q1
2.21
Min
0.12

SAP

Software & Services industry group

4.62

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

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Microsoft (MSFT) at 6.63 and SAP (SAP) at 4.02 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

MSFT

Software & Services industry group

6.63

Max
20.48
Q3
9.90
Median
4.69
Q1
2.39
Min
0.32

SAP

Software & Services industry group

4.02

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolMSFTSAP
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.2123.61
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)9.924.62
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.634.02
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)43.2921.37