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 | $193.64 | $267.67 |
| Market cap | $304.12B | $9.52B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 18.0 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 27.03% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 6.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.38% | 1.73% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 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 31.9× the market cap of FDS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 18.0).
- FDS earns a higher return on equity (27% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 6%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.38% vs 1.73%).
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.