MS vs GS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190.65 | $916.56 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $264.37B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 13.2 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 17.71% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 31.21% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 23.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 2.18% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs GS in plain English
- MS and GS are similar in size.
- GS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.2 vs 15.1).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 18%).
- GS is growing revenue faster (23% vs 11%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 2.18%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
GS return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.