Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
DELL
Dell Technologies Inc
$371.41
-8.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $269.78B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$555.80
+6.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.88T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 129% more annual revenue ($346.44B vs $151.20B). MSFT leads profitability with a 41.2% profit margin vs 7.5%. DELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. DELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
DELL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.0%
Fair Value
$273.72
Current Price
$371.41
$97.69 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MSFT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Revenue surging 57.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 272.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.8%
Generating 19.6B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
7.5% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DELL
The strongest argument for DELL centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 57.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MSFT
The strongest argument for MSFT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.2% and operating margin at 49.8%. Revenue growth of 18.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DELL
The primary concerns for DELL are Profit Margin, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DELL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MSFT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DELL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
DELL is growing revenue faster at 57.7% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (19.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DELL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 72/100) and 57.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dell Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports information technology solutions, products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company which produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue; it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2016. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook.
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