
Microsoft Corp
NASDAQ:MSFT

ROE
Return on Equity
ROE, or Return on Equity, is a key financial ratio that measures a company's profitability. Specifically, it measures how many dollars of profit are generated for each dollar of shareholder's equity. A higher ROE indicates better financial performance and effective use of capital, making it a valuable metric for investors assessing a company's earning potential.
ROE Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap | ROE | ||
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US |
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Microsoft Corp
NASDAQ:MSFT
|
3.4T USD |
34%
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US |
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Oracle Corp
NYSE:ORCL
|
464B USD |
118%
|
|
US |
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ServiceNow Inc
NYSE:NOW
|
209.3B USD |
17%
|
|
US |
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Palo Alto Networks Inc
NASDAQ:PANW
|
128.1B USD |
21%
|
|
US |
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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:CRWD
|
116.8B USD |
-1%
|
|
US |
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Fortinet Inc
NASDAQ:FTNT
|
78.3B USD |
206%
|
|
US |
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VMware Inc
XETRA:BZF1
|
58B EUR |
106%
|
|
US |
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Xperi Holding Corp
LSE:0M2A
|
54.6B USD |
20%
|
|
US |
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Zscaler Inc
NASDAQ:ZS
|
42.7B USD |
-1%
|
|
IL |
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
NASDAQ:CHKP
|
24.8B USD |
31%
|
|
IL |
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Cyberark Software Ltd
NASDAQ:CYBR
|
18.9B USD |
-5%
|
Microsoft Corp
Glance View
In the dynamic world of technology, Microsoft Corp. has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of innovation and enterprise solutions since its founding in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Evolving from its initial foray into personal computing software, Microsoft engineered a transformation in the tech ecosystem with its Windows operating system. Today, it is a behemoth in various facets of the industry, from cloud computing with Azure to productivity software suites like Microsoft Office. Unlike the mythic tales of overnight success, Microsoft's ascent reflects strategic adaptability and foresight, crafting a narrative of calculated pivots and robust diversification. The company’s business model intricately weaves together a mélange of software products, services, and hardware. Its revenue streams are diversified across licensing fees, subscriptions, cloud services, and hardware sales. Azure, Microsoft's cloud platform, stands as a stalwart in the cloud computing arena, offering a multitude of services to enterprises, outpacing competitors through aggressive innovation and enterprise engagement. Meanwhile, the Office suite's transition to a subscription-based model underlines a shift toward a recurring revenue stream, which has fortified its financial stability. Microsoft's success isn’t merely rooted in software; its ventures into gaming with Xbox and acquisitions like LinkedIn signify a robust portfolio, leveraging a vast ecosystem to sustain growth and relevance across an array of markets.

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ROE, or Return on Equity, is a key financial ratio that measures a company's profitability. Specifically, it measures how many dollars of profit are generated for each dollar of shareholder's equity. A higher ROE indicates better financial performance and effective use of capital, making it a valuable metric for investors assessing a company's earning potential.
Based on Microsoft Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has ROE of 33.6%.