RSI vs AMZN vs MSFT vs DKNG vs AAPL

For growth investors, DraftKings Inc.

(DKNG) is the stronger pick with 27. 0% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 6. 4% for Apple Inc. (AAPL). Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) offers the better valuation at 30. 9x trailing P/E (25. 3x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI) a "Buy" — based on 13 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is the cheapest at 30.

9x versus Rush Street Interactive, Inc. at 199. 2x. On forward P/E, Microsoft Corporation is actually cheaper at 25. 3x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Amazon. com, Inc. wins at 1. 24x versus Apple Inc. 's 1. 89x — a reasonable growth-adjusted valuation.

Over the past 5 years, Apple Inc.

(AAPL) delivered a total return of +124. 4%, compared to -47. 9% for DraftKings Inc. (DKNG). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: AAPL returned +1174% versus DKNG's +157. 3%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

89β versus Amazon. com, Inc. 's 1. 51β — meaning AMZN is approximately 71% more volatile than MSFT relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 6% versus 3% for DraftKings Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), DraftKings Inc.

(DKNG) is pulling ahead at 27. 0% versus 6. 4% for Apple Inc. (AAPL). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Rush Street Interactive, Inc. grew EPS 418. 5% year-over-year, compared to 15. 6% for Microsoft Corporation. Over a 3-year CAGR, DKNG leads at 39. 3% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is the more profitable company, earning 36.

1% net margin versus 0. 1% for DraftKings Inc. — meaning it keeps 36. 1% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: MSFT leads at 45. 6% versus -0. 3% for DKNG. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — MSFT leads at 68. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Amazon. com, Inc. (AMZN) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 1. 24x versus Apple Inc. 's 1. 89x. A PEG below 1. 5 suggests fair-to-attractive pricing relative to expected growth. On forward earnings alone, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) trades at 25. 3x forward P/E versus 99. 1x for DraftKings Inc. — 73. 8x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for DKNG: 46. 2% to $36. 88.

In this comparison, MSFT (0.

8% yield), AAPL (0. 4% yield) pay a dividend. RSI, AMZN, DKNG do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

89), 0. 8% yield, +787. 7% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (MSFT: +787. 7%, DKNG: +157. 3%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (RSI (Consumer Cyclical) and AMZN (Consumer Cyclical) and MSFT (Technology) and DKNG (Consumer Cyclical) and AAPL (Technology)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: RSI is a small-cap high-growth stock; AMZN is a mega-cap quality compounder stock; MSFT is a mega-cap quality compounder stock; DKNG is a mid-cap high-growth stock; AAPL is a mega-cap quality compounder stock. MSFT pays a dividend while RSI, AMZN, DKNG, AAPL do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.