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 | $56.70 | $196.31 |
| Market cap | $396.49B | $308.32B |
| P/E ratio | 13.1 | 15.8 |
| ROE | 11.20% | 17.97% |
| Profit margin | 29.52% | 25.90% |
| Revenue growth | 16.80% | 28.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.26% | 2.34% |
| Beta | 1.16 | 1.21 |
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 is the bigger company — about 1.3× the market cap of MS.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.1 vs 15.8).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 11%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 17%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% vs 2.26%).
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.