MS vs AFL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Aflac Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | AFL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196.31 | $113.72 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $57.01B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 12.3 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 16.91% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 26.91% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | -1.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 2.15% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.58 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs AFL in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 5.4× the market cap of AFL.
- AFL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.3 vs 15.8).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 17%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs -1%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% vs 2.15%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
AFL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Aflac Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.