MS vs ARES
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Ares Management Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | ARES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $212.03 | $109.13 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $36.00B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 50.3 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 14.18% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 10.54% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 28.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 4.95% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs ARES in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 9.3× the market cap of ARES.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 50.3).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 14%).
- ARES is growing revenue faster (28% vs 16%).
- ARES has the higher dividend yield (4.95% vs 1.89%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
ARES return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ares Management Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.