MSFT:NGS-Microsoft Corporation

EQUITY | Application Software | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing Price

USD 95.00

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 731.48B

Volume

0.03B

Yahoo Analyst Target

USD 105.21 (10.75%)

STA Analyst Target

USD 97.10 (2.21%)
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Microsoft Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, selling devices, and online advertising. Its products include operating systems for computing devices, servers, phones and other devices.

Company Website : http://www.microsoft.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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SUSA iShares MSCI USA ESG Sele.. 5.08 % 0.50 %

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HBF:CA Brand Leaders Plus Income.. 5.06 % 1.38 %

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OEF iShares S&P 100 4.99 % 0.20 %

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PSJ PowerShares Dynamic Softw.. 4.94 % 0.63 %

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HTA:CA Tech Achievers Growth & I.. 4.78 % 1.53 %

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PBI:CA Purpose Best Ideas Fund 4.30 % 0.79 %

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SPXV ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Heal.. 3.58 % 0.27 %

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BUZ Buzz US Sentiment Leaders 3.11 % 0.75 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Application Software)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.06% 58% F 77% C+
Dividend Return 0.49% 56% F 42% F
Total Return 11.55% 59% F 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 43.07% 68% D+ 82% B-
Dividend Return 2.44% 70% C- 59% F
Total Return 45.51% 69% D+ 83% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 219.17% 83% B 87% B+
Dividend Return 22.38% 82% B- 81% B-
Total Return 241.54% 86% B 88% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 23.26% 77% C+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 26.18% 79% C+ 82% B-
Total Return 2.92% 78% C+ 70% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.35% 94% A 81% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 196.15% 99% A+ 99% A+
Market Capitalization 475.23B 100% A+ 100% A+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Application Software)		 Ratio vs. Market
(Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 29.20 16% F 7% F
Price/Book Ratio 8.17 29% F 13% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.73 49% F 24% F
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 21.99 41% F 23% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 14.95% 79% C+ 81% B-
Return on Invested Capital 18.05% 82% B- 86% B
Return on Assets 4.77% 74% C 77% C+
Debt to Equity Ratio 115.50% 17% F 22% F

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters then its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Higly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

MSFT:NGS-Microsoft Corporation

EQUITY | Application Software | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing Price

USD 95.00

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 731.48B

Volume

0.03B

Yahoo Analyst Target

USD 105.21 (10.75%)

STA Analyst Target

USD 97.10 (2.21%)
Yahoo Analyst Rating

Verdict

STA Analyst Rating

Verdict

STA Verdict

Verdict

Values as of: 2018-04-21