MS vs KKR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs KKR & Co. Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | KKR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196.31 | $96.67 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $89.28B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 30.9 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 7.28% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 12.20% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 7.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 0.81% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.79 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs KKR in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 3.5× the market cap of KKR.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 30.9).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 7%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 8%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% vs 0.81%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
KKR return calculator
See what $1,000 in KKR & Co. Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.