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 | $190.65 | $282.94 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $72.55B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 43.2 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 7.21% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 10.78% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 20.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 0.99% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.46 |
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 4.1× the market cap of AJG.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 43.2).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 7%).
- AJG is growing revenue faster (21% vs 11%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 0.99%).
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.