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 | $190.65 | $120.19 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $148.36B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 32.38% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 22.99% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | -0.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 4.21% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.53 |
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 2.0× the market cap of BX.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 26.8).
- BX earns a higher return on equity (32% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs -0%).
- BX has the higher dividend yield (4.21% vs 2.41%).
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.