MS vs L
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Loews Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190.65 | $111.90 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $22.63B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 8.21% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 7.93% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 1.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.49 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs L in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 13.2× the market cap of L.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 15.5).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 8%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 2%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 0.22%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
L return calculator
See what $1,000 in Loews Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.