MS vs BEN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Franklin Resources, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $212.03 | $33.21 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $17.26B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 25.4 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 6.70% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 8.12% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 8.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 3.97% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.59 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs BEN in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 19.4× the market cap of BEN.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 25.4).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 7%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 9%).
- BEN has the higher dividend yield (3.97% vs 1.89%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
BEN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Franklin Resources, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.