Microsoft vs Google
Microsoft has the wider moat. So why does Google win?
The short answer
Google edges it, 82 to 81, on valuation.
Microsoft wins on moat and growth, but Google'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.
Microsoft or Google? Common questions
Which is the better stock, Microsoft or Google?
Google edges it, 82 to 81, on valuation. Microsoft wins on moat and growth, but Google's lead on valuation counts for more. Our rating: Microsoft Accumulate, Google Strong Buy.
Does Microsoft or Google have the wider moat?
Microsoft scores 90 on moat to Google's 83. Microsoft is rated stronger on transaction embedding, system of record and business logic. Google is rated stronger on learned interfaces.
Which is growing faster, Microsoft or Google?
Microsoft scores 79 on growth to Google's 76. We expect Microsoft to grow 15–17% a year, Google 17–22%.
Is Microsoft or Google cheaper right now?
Google scores 78 on valuation to Microsoft's 69. In our base case, Google has more upside: +20% vs +5%.
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Scores in the answers use the price each valuation was last struck at; the table above updates with the live price. Not investment advice.