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 | $217.64 | $142.35 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $46.95B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 65.9 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 14.94% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 10.63% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 5.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 3.79% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 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 7.3× the market cap of ARES.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 65.9).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 15%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 6%).
- ARES has the higher dividend yield (3.79% vs 2.14%).
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.