MS vs AIG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs American International Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | AIG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190.65 | $82.86 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $42.96B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 13.5 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 8.23% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 11.84% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 16.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.47 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs AIG in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 6.9× the market cap of AIG.
- AIG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.5 vs 15.1).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 8%).
- AIG is growing revenue faster (16% vs 11%).
- AIG has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 2.41%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
AIG return calculator
See what $1,000 in American International Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.