Microsoft (Germany) Performance

MSF Stock  EUR 351.15  1.70  0.49%   
The firm shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.23, which alludes to relatively modest fluctuations relative to the market. Returns on Microsoft tend to trail the broader market in strong rallies but hold up better when sentiment turns negative. At this point, Microsoft has a negative expected return of -0.21%. Please make sure to double-check Microsoft's the relationship between the total risk alpha and potential upside, to decide if Microsoft's performance from the past will be repeated at some future date.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Over the last 90 days, Microsoft generated negative risk-adjusted returns and added little value for investors with long positions. The result matters because weak risk-adjusted return can persist even when isolated price moves briefly look constructive. In spite of unsteady performance in the last few months, the stock's technical and fundamental indicators remain very healthy, which may send shares a bit higher in April 2026. The recent disarray may also be a sign of long period up-swing for the firm's investors. Learn More
Begin Period Cash Flow18.3 B
Free Cash Flow71.6 B
  

Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you had invested 40,233 in Microsoft on December 13, 2025 and sold it today you would have lost 5,118 from holding Microsoft or given up 12.72% of portfolio value over 90 days. Microsoft is producing return of less than zero assuming 2.1835% volatility of returns over the 90 days investment horizon. Simply put, 19% of all stocks have less volatile historical return distribution than Microsoft, and 99% of all equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns than the company over the next 90 trading days.
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This comparison focuses on expected return, realized volatility, and risk efficiency versus the market. It is most useful when expected return is read together with volatility rather than in isolation. Assuming the 90-day trading horizon Microsoft is expected to under-perform the market. In addition to that, the company is 2.74 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about -0.09 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.07 per unit of volatility.

Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price

Investors have long observed that Microsoft Stock price tends to fluctuate around a central value over time. This mean reversion pattern is a cornerstone of many forecasting models. However, periods of persistent mispricing in some stocks suggest that additional risk factors may account for the delayed correction.
Current PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds moving above the current price in 90 days
351.15 90 days 351.15
about 75.22
A normal distribution analysis suggests that the odds of Microsoft moving above the current price in 90 days from now are about 75.22 (The distribution above shows where Microsoft Stock price is most likely to fall within the next 90 days based on historical volatility).
Assuming the 90-day trading horizon Microsoft has a beta of 0.23. This indicates as returns on the market go up, Microsoft's average returns are expected to increase less than the benchmark. However, during a bear market, the loss from holding Microsoft is expected to be smaller as well. Additionally, Microsoft has a negative alpha, implying that the risk taken by holding this instrument is not justified. The company is significantly underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial.
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Predictive Modules for Microsoft

Forecasting Microsoft involves applying various models to estimate future price behavior. While no method can consistently predict the stock market with certainty, the discipline of building and testing forecasts sharpens investment thinking. Combining several approaches and cross-checking results offers a more balanced view of potential outcomes.
Mean reversion in Microsoft's price occurs when temporary dislocations - caused by sentiment extremes, news events, or liquidity shocks - correct back toward the stock's historical fair value.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
348.98351.15353.32
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
329.77331.94386.27
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
350.31352.47354.64
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowerMiddle BandUpper
326.71342.20357.69
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A rigorous investment case for Microsoft requires more than studying its own financials. Benchmarking Microsoft's performance, valuation, and risk profile against competitors is essential to validate any investment thesis.

Primary Risk Indicators

The stock market has gone through extended periods of turbulence over the past two decades. Microsoft has not been immune to these swings. Sudden corrections and sharp rallies have tested many portfolios. Investors can protect against downside risk in Microsoft by monitoring Microsoft's fundamental risk indicators and maintaining appropriate hedges.
α
Alpha over Dow Jones
-0.2162
β
Beta against Dow Jones0.23
σ
Overall volatility
30.79
Ir
Information ratio -0.0827

Investor Alerts and Insights

Setting up alerts on Microsoft ensures that material changes in technical or fundamental conditions are not missed. These notifications for Microsoft help investors make timely decisions in response to significant stock events.
Microsoft generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days

Microsoft Fundamentals Growth

Microsoft's fundamentals serve as the primary lens through which investors evaluate Microsoft Stock. Metrics such as earnings growth, revenue consistency, margin trends, and balance sheet strength collectively determine market sentiment toward Microsoft Stock.

Performance Metrics & Calculation Methodology

Microsoft performance is measured on a risk-adjusted basis against benchmarks. Drawdown profile frames downside sensitivity and recovery characteristics.

This section for Microsoft is built from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds, with harmonization applied to align reporting definitions. Values may update on different source schedules. Return and risk statistics are calculated from historical price series.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Raphi Shpitalnik - Junior Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board