MSFT vs PANW
Microsoft Corporation and Palo Alto Networks, both Technology
Microsoft Corporation is the larger company at $3.1T against $235B. On trailing earnings MSFT is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 29.8 against 891.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PANW returned +104% against +5.9% for MSFT. The RyuScore puts MSFT ahead, 79 against 25 out of 100.
| Figure | MSFT | PANW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $535 | $419 |
| Market cap | $3.1T | $235B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 29.8 | 891.3 |
| Dividend yield | 0.7% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +5.9% | +104% |
| 5-year return | +87% | +428% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 79/100 | 25/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Microsoft Corporation
Revenue of $90B in Q4 2026, net income $36B. Its largest reported line is Server Products And Cloud Services, 46% of the disclosed total.
Palo Alto Networks
Revenue of $3.4B in Q4 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is United States, 62% of the disclosed total.
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