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 | $217.64 | $120.73 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $60.53B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 16.91% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 26.91% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | -1.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 2.02% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.59 |
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 5.7× the market cap of AFL.
- AFL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.1 vs 17.4).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 17%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs -1%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 2.02%).
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.