Intuit Inc (INTU)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
INTU
Intuit Inc
$315.50
-5.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $77.81B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$451.10
+15.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.90T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 1421% more annual revenue ($318.27B vs $20.93B). MSFT leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 21.9%. INTU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. INTU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
INTU
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
+17.6%
Fair Value
$368.77
Current Price
$315.50
$53.27 discount
Margin of Safety
-82.9%
Fair Value
$215.02
Current Price
$451.10
$236.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%
Generating 15.8B in free cash flow
18.3% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Trading at 8.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INTU
The strongest argument for INTU centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.9% and operating margin at 47.0%. Revenue growth of 10.4% 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 39.3% and operating margin at 46.3%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : INTU
No major red flags identified for INTU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTU profiles as a mature stock while MSFT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MSFT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
MSFT is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
INTU scores higher overall (78/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 21.9% margins and 10.4% 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.
Intuit Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Intuit Inc. is an American business that specializes in financial software. Intuit's products include the tax preparation application TurboTax, personal finance app Mint and the small business accounting program QuickBooks.
Microsoft Corporation
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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