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 | $190.65 | $124.01 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $205.26B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 12.1 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 9.35% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 8.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 2.16% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.15 |
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 12.1 vs 15.1).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 8%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 2.16%).
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.