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Microsoft Corporation · Tenets
How MSFT measures up against value, income, timing, and long-hold tenets. Every criterion shows the live number and the pass rule. Always free.
The tenets below and the 0-100 Tenet Score on this report are two separate computations: each tenet runs its own criteria and its own pass rule, while the score is a percentile composite reported as one of four verdict words (Strong, Solid, Mixed or Weak).
7 / 17 qualify todayas of 2026-10-02 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
7
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
8
within one input of the gate
FAILS
2
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
0
insufficient data to judge
passesfailsborderlineunknown
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✓ QualifiesPassesROE ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)34.0% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesGross margin ≥ 40%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)67.9% · ≥ 40.0%
PassesNet margin ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)40.3% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesDebt/equity ≤ 0.5(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)0.09 · ≤ 0.50
PassesGrowing FCF (multi-yr)(fiscal 2021 to 2026)3.6% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Buffett Quality.The pass rule for Buffett Quality is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Buffett Quality under The screens ›
Piotroski F-Scorefinancial strength
~ 6 / 9PassesReturn on assets positive(fiscal 2026)17.6% · > 0
PassesOperating cash flow positive(fiscal 2026)$182.9B · > 0
PassesReturn on assets improving(fiscal 2026)16.5% → 17.6%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (CFO > net income)(fiscal 2026)$182.9B vs $133.7B
PassesLeverage falling (long-term debt / assets)(fiscal 2026)6.5% → 4.1%
FailsCurrent ratio improving(fiscal 2026)1.35 → 1.23
PassesNo share dilution (≤ +2%)(fiscal 2026)−0.2%
FailsGross margin expanding(fiscal 2026)68.8% → 67.9%
FailsAsset turnover improving(fiscal 2026)0.46 → 0.44
Decided by the pass rule for Piotroski F-Score.The pass rule for Piotroski F-Score is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. These checks score 6 of 9.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›
Munger Compoundershigh-ROIC quality
✓ QualifiesPassesROIC ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)25.9% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)−0.2× · ≤ 3.0×
PassesAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)7.09 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Munger Compounders.The pass rule for Munger Compounders is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Munger Compounders under The screens ›
Magic FormulaROC + earnings yield (threshold check; full rank needs universe)
~ BorderlinePassesEBIT > 0(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)$155.2B · > 0
FailsEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)4.1% · ≥ 6.0%
PassesReturn on capital ≥ 25%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)44.1% · ≥ 25.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Magic Formula.The pass rule for Magic Formula is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.About this screen ›
Graham Defensivemargin of safety
✕ FailsPassesSize: market cap ≥ $2B$3.81T · ≥ $2.0B
FailsCurrent ratio ≥ 2(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)1.23 · ≥ 2.00
PassesPositive EPS 10y10y
PassesPays a dividend$3.64 · > 0
PassesEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr(fiscal 2021 to 2026)17.4% per year · ≥ 3.0%
FailsP/E ≤ 15(TTM through the newest quarter)28.58 · ≤ 15.00
FailsP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5(TTM through the newest quarter)245.96 · ≤ 22.50
Decided by the pass rule for Graham Defensive.The pass rule for Graham Defensive is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Graham Defensive under The screens ›
Lynch GARPgrowth at reasonable price (historical-CAGR basis)
✕ FailsFailsPEG < 1 (hist. growth)(through fiscal 2026)1.64 · < 1.00
PassesEPS growth 10–30%(fiscal 2021 to 2026)17.4% per year · 10.0%–30.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Lynch GARP.The pass rule for Lynch GARP is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Lynch GARP under The screens ›
Income — dividend safety
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$3.64 · > 0
FailsYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)0.7% · 1.0%–8.0%
PassesCovered by free cash flow2.53 · ≥ 1.20
PassesEarnings payout not stretched19.8% · ≤ 75.0%
PassesBalance sheet can sustain the payout−0.2× · ≤ 4.0×
PassesAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)16.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr10.2% · ≥ 5.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety.The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
✓ QualifiesPassesPays a dividend$3.64 · > 0
PassesAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)16.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr10.2% · ≥ 5.0%
PassesCovered by free cash flow2.53 · ≥ 1.20
PassesPayout not stretched19.8% · ≤ 75.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Dividend Growth.The pass rule for Dividend Growth is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Dividend Growth under The screens ›
Long Hold — quality compounders
Quality Compounderhigh returns, reinvested, few new shares
✓ QualifiesPassesReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years4 of 4 on file
PassesRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years14.6% per year · ≥ 8.0%
PassesNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)−0.5% · ≤ 1.0%
PassesFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%20.2% · ≥ 12.0%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)1.37 · ≥ 1.00
Reading: holds. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate check−0.5%
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Compounder.The pass rule for Quality Compounder is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. Lines marked as readings are published beside the checks and are not gate checks.Quality Compounder under The screens ›
Timing — dip & swing receipts
Drawdown Contexta dip, not a collapse
~ BorderlineFailsOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)7.4% · 8.0%–35.0%
PassesDip within its own normal pullback band0.05
PassesNot past where its dips have historically recovered from0.00
PassesA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)432.62
PassesHigher-low structure still intactstructure intact · higher low
PassesClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)26.00 · > 5.00
Decided by the pass rule for Drawdown Context.The pass rule for Drawdown Context is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Reversal Evidencedaily close onlysigns the pullback is turning
✓ QualifiesPassesA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions0.00 · ≤ 10.00
PassesReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA481.95
PassesPrinted a higher lowyes
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)1.07 · ≥ 1.20
PassesReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)3.00 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Reversal Evidence.The badge above reads a pass with 1 of the checks below marked as failing. The pass rule for Reversal Evidence is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
~ BorderlineFailsIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2026)0.6×
PassesEarnings estimates not being cut0.01
PassesReturns on capital not deteriorating0.26
Decided by the pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate.The pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Quality Floorpasses the quality/value gate on this dip
✓ QualifiesPassesOperating profit is positive(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)$155.2B · > 0
PassesReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)25.9% · ≥ 10.0%
PassesA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)7.1×
PassesQuality score ≥ 5072.70 · ≥ 50.00
PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2021 to 2026)14.6% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Floor.The pass rule for Quality Floor is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Qualified Dipa pullback with receipts, not a falling knife
~ BorderlineA research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
FailsDrawdown context7.4% off its 52-week high
PassesReversal evidence3 of 4 signals fired
FailsTrap gate2 of 3 held
PassesQuality floor5 of 5 held
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$352.83
Decided by the pass rule for Qualified Dip.The pass rule for Qualified Dip is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Qualified Dip under The screens ›
Trend Alignmentprice in a confirmed uptrend
✓ QualifiesPassesTrading above its 50-day average485.01
PassesTrading above its 200-day average432.62
Passes50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)485.01
Passes50-day average sloping up0.11 · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Trend Alignment.The pass rule for Trend Alignment is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Relative Strengthoutperforming, ranked vs the universe
~ BorderlinePasses3-month return in the top half of the universe0.94 · ≥ 0.50
Fails12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.34 · ≥ 0.50
PassesRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving0.00 · > 0
PassesEarnings estimates being revised up0.01
Decided by the pass rule for Relative Strength.The pass rule for Relative Strength is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Momentum Triggera trigger you can see
~ BorderlinePassesMACD above its signal line7.42
PassesBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)0.00
PassesHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)1.07 · ≥ 1.20
Decided by the pass rule for Momentum Trigger.The pass rule for Momentum Trigger is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Volatility Regimecontext, not a signal
Context, not scoredAverage daily swing: normal0.02
Volatility band width: mid-range0.22
Distance from its 52-week high: a modest pullback0.07
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Unknown ≠ failAn “— Unknown” verdict means the inputs were insufficient: context, not a signal, and never counted as a fail.
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