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 | $567.65 | $196.31 |
| Market cap | $497.27B | $308.32B |
| P/E ratio | 31.3 | 15.8 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 17.97% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 25.90% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 28.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.61% | 2.34% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.21 |
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 1.6× the market cap of MS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 31.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 14%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% vs 0.61%).
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.