IBM vs MSFT
IBM: IBM is a premier hybrid cloud and AI technology partner helping global enterprises navigate digital transformation and infrastructure modernization. MSFT: Microsoft is a global leader in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, providing the essential software and infrastructure platforms that empower modern organizations.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | IBM | MSFT | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-08-24 close | $231.04 | $487.31 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-08-24 | $217.7B | $3.62T | |
| P/E as of 2026-08-24 | 20.51 | 27.15 | IBM lower |
| PEG as of 2026-08-24 | 2.31 | 1.47 | MSFT lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-08-24 | +15.5% | +40.3% | MSFT higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-08-24 | +58.1% | +67.9% | MSFT higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-08-24 | +15.1% | +46.7% | MSFT higher |
| ROE as of 2026-08-24 | +33.5% | +33.2% | IBM higher |
| ROA as of 2026-08-24 | +7.1% | +19.4% | MSFT higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-08-24 | 1.80 | 0.24 | MSFT lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-08-24 | +7.9% | +17.8% | MSFT higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +3.7% | +16.1% | MSFT higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-08-24 | +4.3% | +0.8% | IBM higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Beta as of 2026-08-24 | 0.77 | 0.95 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-08-24 close | -4.6% | -3.9% | MSFT higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-24. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-08-24.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.