BRK-B vs MS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Morgan Stanley, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $592.94 | $190.65 |
| Market cap | $1.26T | $297.99B |
| P/E ratio | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| ROE | 10.57% | 18.04% |
| Profit margin | 19.50% | 25.63% |
| Revenue growth | 11.20% | 10.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 1.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs MS in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of MS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 16.6).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 11%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (11% vs 11%).
- MS pays a dividend (2.41%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BRK-B return calculator
See what $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 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.