MS vs GS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.64 | $1,037.21 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $302.01B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 16.0 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 16.90% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 31.04% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 42.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 1.93% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.29 |
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 16.0 vs 17.4).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 17%).
- GS is growing revenue faster (42% vs 28%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 1.93%).
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 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.