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 | $190.65 | $134.61 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $44.68B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 110.3 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 11.06% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 8.69% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | -18.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 4.01% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.51 |
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 6.7× the market cap of ARES.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 110.3).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 11%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs -19%).
- ARES has the higher dividend yield (4.01% vs 2.41%).
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.