IREN Ltd (IREN)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
IREN
IREN Ltd
$41.12
-2.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.70B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$372.74
-2.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.85T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 40245% more annual revenue ($305.45B vs $757.10M). IREN leads profitability with a 51.5% profit margin vs 39.0%. MSFT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
IREN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MSFT
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.4%
Fair Value
$67.39
Current Price
$41.12
$26.27 discount
Margin of Safety
+50.1%
Fair Value
$747.40
Current Price
$372.74
$374.66 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 52 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 59.0% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Earnings expanding 42.9% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.1%
Earnings expanding 59.8% YoY
16.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IREN
The strongest argument for IREN centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.5% and operating margin at -45.8%. Revenue growth of 59.0% 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 39.0% and operating margin at 47.1%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IREN
The primary concerns for IREN are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MSFT
No major red flags identified for MSFT, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IREN carries more volatility with a beta of 4.32 — expect wider price swings.
IREN is growing revenue faster at 59.0% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (5.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 39.0% margins and 16.7% revenue growth. IREN offers better value entry with a 42.4% margin of safety. 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.
IREN Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
IREN Limited (Ticker: IREN) is a vertically integrated data-center and digital infrastructure company traded on the Nasdaq. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, it develops, owns and operates large-scale, renewable-powered data centers across North America that support Bitcoin mining, AI cloud services, and high-performance computing workloads. Originally known as Iris Energy Limited before rebranding in 2024, IREN combines its energy infrastructure and computing platforms to generate revenue from cryptocurrency mining and increasingly from GPU-powered AI cloud offerings. The company has secured significant power capacity and major customer contracts as it pivots toward AI data-center growth while maintaining its legacy mining business.
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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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