MS vs COF
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Capital One Financial Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | COF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $212.03 | $204.00 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $125.67B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 63.0 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 3.26% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 8.88% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 46.30% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 1.57% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.04 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs COF in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 2.7× the market cap of COF.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 63.0).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 3%).
- COF is growing revenue faster (46% vs 16%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (1.89% vs 1.57%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
COF return calculator
See what $1,000 in Capital One Financial Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.