MS vs AJG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | AJG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $212.03 | $226.01 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $58.07B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 36.6 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 7.01% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 11.35% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 34.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 1.24% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.53 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs AJG in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 5.8× the market cap of AJG.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 36.6).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 7%).
- AJG is growing revenue faster (35% vs 16%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (1.89% vs 1.24%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
AJG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.