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 | $196.31 | $134.28 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $225.25B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 14.5 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 8.53% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 21.83% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 2.00% |
| 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 1.4× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.5 vs 15.8).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 16%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% 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.
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.