MS vs AIG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs American International Group, I, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | AIG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.64 | $76.14 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $39.81B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 14.1 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 7.22% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 11.09% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 0.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 2.59% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.52 |
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 8.6× the market cap of AIG.
- AIG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.1 vs 17.4).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 7%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 0%).
- AIG has the higher dividend yield (2.59% vs 2.14%).
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, I would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.