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 | $217.64 | $222.44 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $136.46B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 12.1 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 9.03% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 21.87% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 1111.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 1.46% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.02 |
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 12.1 vs 17.4).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- COF is growing revenue faster (1111% vs 28%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 1.46%).
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.