MS vs FDS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs FactSet Research Systems Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | FDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190.65 | $332.69 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $11.73B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 22.8 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 25.47% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 21.54% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 6.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 1.39% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.69 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs FDS in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 25.4× the market cap of FDS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 22.8).
- FDS earns a higher return on equity (25% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 6%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 1.39%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
FDS return calculator
See what $1,000 in FactSet Research Systems Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.