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 | $190.65 | $178.24 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $32.28B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 18.44% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 26.00% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 12.10% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.21 |
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 9.2× the market cap of NTRS.
- NTRS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.0 vs 15.1).
- NTRS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 18%).
- NTRS is growing revenue faster (12% vs 11%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 1.97%).
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.