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 | $217.64 | $1,160.91 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $188.62B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 27.5 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 12.28% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 24.09% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 30.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 2.00% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 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 1.8× the market cap of BLK.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 27.5).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 12%).
- BLK is growing revenue faster (31% vs 28%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 2.00%).
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.