MS vs C
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Citigroup Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.64 | $137.58 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $230.78B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 14.6 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 8.53% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 21.83% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs C in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.6 vs 17.4).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 16%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 1.97%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
C return calculator
See what $1,000 in Citigroup Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.