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 | $212.03 | $340.36 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $232.24B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 34.42% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 16.30% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 11.60% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 1.12% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.06 |
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 19.2 vs 21.2).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 16%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 12%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (1.89% vs 1.12%).
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.