MS vs FITB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Fifth Third Bancorp, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | FITB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190.65 | $54.50 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $49.25B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 9.42% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 22.97% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 50.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 3.08% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.99 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs FITB in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 6.1× the market cap of FITB.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 18.3).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- FITB is growing revenue faster (50% vs 11%).
- FITB has the higher dividend yield (3.08% vs 2.41%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
FITB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fifth Third Bancorp would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.