BAC vs MS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Bank of America Corporation vs Morgan Stanley, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BAC | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $51.02 | $190.65 |
| Market cap | $352.05B | $297.99B |
| P/E ratio | 12.2 | 15.1 |
| ROE | 10.73% | 18.04% |
| Profit margin | 28.06% | 25.63% |
| Revenue growth | 3.40% | 10.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.51% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 1.19 | 1.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BAC vs MS in plain English
- BAC and MS are similar in size.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.2 vs 15.1).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 11%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 3%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (2.51% vs 2.41%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation would be worth today.
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.