StockDecksMicrosoft vs Alphabet
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) · Technology and Communication Services
As of 24 October 2026, Microsoft has a StockDecks Fundamental Score of +36 (grade B+) and Alphabet +55 (grade A), on a −100 to +100 scale. Alphabet rates higher on Financial Health, Profitability, Growth and Valuation.
| Rating | MSFT | GOOGL |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Score | +36Grade B+ | +55Grade A |
| Financial Health | +27 | +65 |
| Profitability | +67 | +73 |
| Growth | +71 | +98 |
| Valuation | -21 | -15 |
The two companies are in different sectors, so each is scored against its own sector’s benchmarks — a score says how a company compares with what is normal for its industry. Scores describe each company as it stands; they are not forecasts or recommendations.
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Financial Health
| Measure | MSFT | GOOGL |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to equity | 0.29×+64 | 0.19×+73 |
| Current ratio | 1.23×+21 | 2.72×+94 |
| Quick ratio | 1.1×+38 | 2.47×+96 |
| FCF / Total debt | 0.13×-13 | 0.19×+10 |
Profitability
| Measure | MSFT | GOOGL |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 67.9%+58 | 60.9%+65 |
| Operating margin | 45.1%+94 | 34%+92 |
| Net margin | 40.3%+95 | 54.8%+99 |
| Return on equity | 34%+92 | 48.7%+99 |
| Gross profit / assets | 29.7%+19 | 40.4%+41 |
| Asset turnover | 0.44× | 0.68× |
Growth
| Measure | MSFT | GOOGL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth (YoY) | 17.7%+46 | 24.2%+93 |
| Earnings growth (YoY) | 31.7%+78 | 294%+100 |
| Earnings growth (Q) | 31.3%+90 | 297.9%+100 |
Valuation
| Measure | MSFT | GOOGL |
|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 29.22×+18 | 16.07×+53 |
| Forward P/E | 22.13×+41 | 20.85×-3 |
| PEG ratio | 1.69×-11 | 1.14×+46 |
| Price/Book | 8.81×-91 | 6.29×-59 |
| Price/Sales | 11.74×-20 | 8.78×-34 |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.32×-1 | 22.02×-32 |
| FCF yield | 0.4%-80 | 0.6%-77 |
Key figures
| MSFT | GOOGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Software - Infrastructure | Internet Content & Information |
| Market cap | $3.89T | $3.92T |
| Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.27% |
| Payout ratio | 19.83% | 4.26% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.21 |
About the companies
Microsoft. Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. Full Microsoft rating
Alphabet. Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. Full Alphabet rating
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