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 | $190.65 | $508.20 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $87.63B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 31.0 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 76.74% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 35.26% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 0.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 0.81% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.30 |
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 3.4× the market cap of MCO.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 31.0).
- MCO earns a higher return on equity (77% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 1%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% 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.
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.