MS vs SPGI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs S&P Global Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196.31 | $403.30 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $118.89B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 24.6 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 14.26% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 30.54% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 0.96% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs SPGI in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 2.6× the market cap of SPGI.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 24.6).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 14%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 10%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% vs 0.96%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
SPGI return calculator
See what $1,000 in S&P Global Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.