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 | $212.03 | $1,019.61 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $300.79B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 18.6 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 14.55% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 29.36% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 14.50% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 1.77% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 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 18.6 vs 19.2).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 15%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 14%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (1.89% vs 1.77%).
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.