Microsoft Corp (MSFT, Financial) has reported an insider sell by EVP, Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff, according to a recent SEC filing. On March 11, 2024, the insider sold 10,000 shares of the company at an average price of $403.65. This transaction has been publicly disclosed in the SEC Filing.
Microsoft Corp, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is a global technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and devices. Its portfolio includes operating systems for computing devices, servers, phones, and other intelligent devices; server applications for distributed computing environments; productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; and video games. The company also designs and sells hardware, and delivers online advertising to a global audience.
Over the past year, Judson Althoff has engaged in multiple insider transactions involving Microsoft Corp shares. The insider has sold a total of 51,500 shares and has not made any purchases of the stock during this period.
The insider transaction history for Microsoft Corp indicates a trend of insider sales, with 15 insider sells recorded over the past year and no insider buys during the same timeframe.
In terms of valuation, Microsoft Corp's shares were trading at $403.65 on the day of the insider's recent transaction, resulting in a market cap of approximately $3,085.71 billion.
The price-earnings ratio of Microsoft Corp stands at 37.55, which is above the industry median of 27.66 and also exceeds the company's historical median price-earnings ratio. This suggests a higher valuation compared to both the industry and the company's own historical standards.
The stock's price-to-GF-Value ratio is 1.08, with a GF Value of $374.34, indicating that Microsoft Corp is currently modestly overvalued based on its GF Value. The GF Value is calculated considering historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor, and future business performance estimates provided by Morningstar analysts.
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