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 | $212.03 | $115.40 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $141.05B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 29.6 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 29.53% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 21.21% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 5.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 4.31% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.58 |
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 2.4× the market cap of BX.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 29.6).
- BX earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 16%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 6%).
- BX has the higher dividend yield (4.31% 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.
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.