MS vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190.65 | $320.60 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $214.98B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 35.93% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 16.82% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 1.19% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs AXP in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 1.4× the market cap of AXP.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 18.1).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (36% vs 18%).
- AXP is growing revenue faster (11% vs 11%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 1.19%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.