Microsoft Corporation
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Microsoft Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
One Microsoft Way, REDMOND, 98052- The company reported revenue of US$69,943 million
Headquarters Address
6399,United States of America during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 8.15% during 2007–
Telephone + 14258828080
2011, with an annual growth of 11.94% over 2010. In
2011, the company recorded an operating margin of
Fax N/A 38.83%, as against 38.68% in 2010.
Website www.microsoft.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange MSFT, NASDAQ
Number of Employees 94,000
Fiscal Year End June
Revenue (in US$ million) 69,943
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified product portfolio Geographic concentration of revenue
Strong market position Lawsuits
Strong R&D activities
Opportunities Threats
Positive outlook for cloud computing Foreign exchange risks
Strategic acquisitions Intense competition
Strategic alliances Piracy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................7
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................8
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Asset and Liabilities .........................................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................14
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................................17
2.3.1 Market Capitalization .......................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................................18
2.3.3 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................19
2.3.4 Turnover – Inventory and Asset .......................................................................................................................20
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................21
3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................22
3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................22
4 History .................................................................................................................................................... 24
5 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 28
6 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 29
7 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 30
7.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................30
7.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................30
8 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 34
8.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................34
8.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................34
8.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................38
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................7
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................8
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ................................................................................................................................................10
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ................................................................................................................................10
Table 5: History.....................................................................................................................................................................24
Table 6: Key Employees .......................................................................................................................................................28
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies ....................................................................................................................................29
Table 8: Subsidiaries ............................................................................................................................................................30
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ...............................................................................................................................11