Should Investors Buy Microsoft Stock Instead of Apple Stock? | MSFT Stock vs. AAPL Stock
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Parkev Tatevosian, CFAIndependent analyst profile- Source published
- 04 Sept 2026, 15:45 UTC
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- 04 Sept 2026, 16:57 UTC
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The analysis compares Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) based on revenue growth, operating margin, and return on invested capital. Both companies have shown strong revenue growth over the past decade, with Apple's revenue reaching $466.82B and Microsoft's at $331.84B in trailing twelve months. Microsoft's operating margin has consistently outperformed Apple's, reaching 46.78% compared to Apple's 39.17%. Apple's return on invested capital significantly exceeds Microsoft's, at 70.42% versus 26.08%. However, Microsoft's valuation (forward P/E ratio) is more attractive at 21.68 compared to Apple's 33.08, suggesting a potential downside of around 30% for Apple based on its fair value estimate of $211.80 against its current market price of $315.60. Microsoft's fair value estimate is $405.00 against a market price of $415.00, indicating a less significant downside risk. The analysis suggests Microsoft is a better investment due to its more attractive valuation and strong operating margins, despite Apple's higher return on invested capital.
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