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 | $217.64 | $33.59 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $17.07B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 22.7 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 7.89% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 8.72% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 14.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 3.96% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.57 |
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 20.0× the market cap of BEN.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 22.7).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 8%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 14%).
- BEN has the higher dividend yield (3.96% vs 2.14%).
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.