Microsoft Corporation is engaged in developing, manufacturing, licensing and supporting a range of software products and services for different types of computing devices. Its software products and services include operating systems for personal computers, servers and intelligent devices; server applications for distributed computing environments; information worker productivity applications; business solutions applications; computing applications; software development tools, and video games. It operates in five segments: Windows & Windows Live Division (Windows Division), Server and Tools, Online Services Division, Microsoft Business Division, and Entertainment and Devices Division. It also designs and sells hardware, including the Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console and accessories, the Zune digital music and entertainment device and accessories, and Microsoft personal computer (PC) hardware products. In December 2009, it acquired Opalis Software Inc (More on Reuters).
Here are some Fundamental Figures:
| Sales | 69.94 Bil |
| Income | 23.15 Bil |
| Net Profit Margin | 33.10% |
| Return on Equity | 44.84% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0.21 |
| Revenue/Share | 8.16 |
| Earnings/Share | 2.7 |
| Book Value/Share | 6.82 |
| Dividend Rate | 0.64 |
| Payout Ratio | 23.00% |
Here are some Pricing Figures:
| Price/Earnings | 11.1 |
| Price/Book | 4.4 |
| Price/Sales | 3.5 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 9.1 |
| Dividend Yield % | 2.2 |
| Forward Price/Earnings | 10 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.9 |
| PEG Payback (Yrs) | 6.1 |
Here are some Trading Figures:
| Last Price | 28 |
| 52-Wk High | 29.46 |
| 52-Wk Low | 23.32 |
| Volume | NA |
| Avg Daily Vol (13 Wks) | 64.02 Mil |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 25.23 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 26.23 |
| Volatility (beta) | 1.05 |
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| Sales and Income of Microsoft (Click to enlarge) |
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