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 | $217.64 | $255.46 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $65.48B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 42.0 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 6.72% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 10.38% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 30.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 1.10% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.50 |
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 5.2× the market cap of AJG.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 42.0).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 7%).
- AJG is growing revenue faster (31% vs 28%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 1.10%).
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.