MS vs BLK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs BlackRock, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $212.03 | $964.71 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $157.10B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 24.3 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 11.90% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 24.40% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 27.00% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 2.38% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.43 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs BLK in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 2.1× the market cap of BLK.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 24.3).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 12%).
- BLK is growing revenue faster (27% vs 16%).
- BLK has the higher dividend yield (2.38% 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.
BLK return calculator
See what $1,000 in BlackRock, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.