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MSFT · Nasdaq · United States · Services-Prepackaged Software
In shortMICROSOFT CORP is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue growing (+17.8% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 46.8% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 40.3% | 100/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 34.0% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 25.9% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.23× | 36/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.09× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 50.88× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.59 | 90/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 20.2% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.50× | 25/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 4.5% | 94/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.2% | 89/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 16.1% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 22.9% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 198,270 | 211,915 | 245,122 | 281,724 | 331,839 |
| Cost of revenue | 62,650 | 65,863 | 74,114 | 87,831 | 106,374 |
| Gross profit | 135,620 | 146,052 | 171,008 | 193,893 | 225,465 |
| Research & development | 24,512 | 27,195 | 29,510 | 32,488 | 35,562 |
| Operating income | 83,383 | 88,523 | 109,433 | 128,528 | 155,237 |
| Interest expense | 2,063 | 1,968 | 2,935 | 2,385 | 3,051 |
| Pre-tax income | 83,716 | 89,311 | 107,787 | 123,627 | 165,934 |
| Income tax | 10,978 | 16,950 | 19,651 | 21,795 | 32,185 |
| Net income | 72,738 | 72,361 | 88,136 | 101,832 | 133,749 |
| Diluted EPS | $9.65 | $9.68 | $11.80 | $13.64 | $17.95 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 7,540 | 7,472 | 7,469 | 7,465 | 7,453 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
4.59 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 29, 2026