MS vs NTRS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Northern Trust Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | NTRS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $212.03 | $173.87 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $32.17B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 18.2 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 14.46% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 22.36% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 13.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 1.84% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs NTRS in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 10.4× the market cap of NTRS.
- NTRS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.2 vs 19.2).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 14%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 14%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (1.89% vs 1.84%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
NTRS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northern Trust Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.