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 | $193.64 | $174.55 |
| Market cap | $304.12B | $31.93B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 17.07% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 24.67% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 36.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.38% | 1.88% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.26 |
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 9.5× the market cap of NTRS.
- NTRS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.1 vs 15.8).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 17%).
- NTRS is growing revenue faster (36% vs 28%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.38% vs 1.88%).
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.