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 | $212.03 | $113.25 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $23.30B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 14.4 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 9.22% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 8.82% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.54 |
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 14.4× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.4 vs 19.2).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 9%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 1%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (1.89% 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.