Amazon vs Microsoft
Microsoft has the wider moat. So why does Amazon win?
The short answer
Amazon wins, 88 to 81, on growth and valuation.
Microsoft wins on moat, but Amazon's lead on valuation counts for more.
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AI-resilient moats · 80%
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AI-vulnerable moats · 20%
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Shaded cells mark the higher score or stronger moat on each row. Valuation and composite use the live price when it is available, the same as each stock page.
Amazon or Microsoft? Common questions
Which is the better stock, Amazon or Microsoft?
Amazon wins, 88 to 81, on growth and valuation. Microsoft wins on moat, but Amazon's lead on valuation counts for more. Our rating: Amazon Strong Buy, Microsoft Accumulate.
Does Amazon or Microsoft have the wider moat?
Microsoft scores 90 on moat to Amazon's 89. Microsoft is rated stronger on learned interfaces and business logic.
Which is growing faster, Amazon or Microsoft?
Amazon scores 81 on growth to Microsoft's 79. We expect Amazon to grow 16–21% a year, Microsoft 15–17%.
Is Amazon or Microsoft cheaper right now?
Amazon scores 82 on valuation to Microsoft's 69. In our base case, Amazon has more upside: +35% vs +5%.
More head-to-heads
Scores in the answers use the price each valuation was last struck at; the table above updates with the live price. Not investment advice.