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 | $217.64 | $344.08 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $232.36B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 20.7 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 1.11% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.05 |
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 1.5× the market cap of AXP.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 20.7).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 13%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 1.11%).
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.