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 | $196.31 | $122.01 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $40.48B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 56.0 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 14.92% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 12.11% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 9.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 4.43% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 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 7.6× the market cap of ARES.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 56.0).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 15%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 10%).
- ARES has the higher dividend yield (4.43% vs 2.34%).
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.