MA vs MS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Morgan Stanley, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $661.19 | $190.65 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $297.99B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 15.1 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 18.04% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 25.63% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 10.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs MS in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 1.9× the market cap of MS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 18%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 11%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 0.53%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated 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.