MS vs MCO
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Moody's Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | MCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.64 | $477.84 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $82.75B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 30.2 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 76.93% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 34.25% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 15.10% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 0.86% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.33 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs MCO in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of MCO.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 30.2).
- MCO earns a higher return on equity (77% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 15%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 0.86%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
MCO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Moody's Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.