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 | $196.31 | $308.89 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $208.60B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 18.7 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 1.23% |
| 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 15.8 vs 18.7).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 13%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% vs 1.23%).
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.