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 | $212.03 | $141.76 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $241.78B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 17.5 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 7.65% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 20.36% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 15.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 1.69% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.11 |
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 17.5 vs 19.2).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 8%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 16%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (1.89% vs 1.69%).
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.