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 | $190.65 | $195.08 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $117.35B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 9.39% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 22.23% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 6.20% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 1.64% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.09 |
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 2.5× the market cap of COF.
- COF is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.0 vs 15.1).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 6%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 1.64%).
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.