MS vs NDAQ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Nasdaq, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190.65 | $108.47 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $60.20B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 29.6 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 17.33% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 36.06% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 12.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 1.07% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.96 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs NDAQ in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 5.0× the market cap of NDAQ.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 29.6).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 17%).
- NDAQ is growing revenue faster (13% vs 11%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 1.07%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
NDAQ return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.