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 | $212.03 | $231.74 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $8.44B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 14.9 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 28.08% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 24.48% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 7.10% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 2.00% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.71 |
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 39.6× the market cap of FDS.
- FDS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.9 vs 19.2).
- FDS earns a higher return on equity (28% vs 16%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 7%).
- FDS has the higher dividend yield (2.00% vs 1.89%).
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.