DigitalOcean Holdings Inc (DOCN)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
DOCN
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc
$122.95
-6.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.51B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$495.63
+0.65%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.68T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 32719% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $1.01B). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 23.3%. DOCN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
DOCN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 28.6% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Generating 19.6B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.9x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DOCN
The strongest argument for DOCN centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 10.4%. Revenue growth of 28.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MSFT
The strongest argument for MSFT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 45.1%. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DOCN
The primary concerns for DOCN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 57.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DOCN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
DOCN is growing revenue faster at 28.6% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (19.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 40.3% margins and 17.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. operates a cloud computing platform that provides platform infrastructure and tools for developers, startups, and small and medium-sized businesses in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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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