MS vs BX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Blackstone Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | BX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196.31 | $118.42 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $141.55B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 26.6 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 31.37% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 22.73% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 28.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 4.42% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.56 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs BX in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 2.2× the market cap of BX.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 26.6).
- BX earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 18%).
- BX is growing revenue faster (29% vs 28%).
- BX has the higher dividend yield (4.42% vs 2.34%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
BX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Blackstone Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.