MS vs STT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs State Street Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | STT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196.31 | $181.34 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $49.81B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 12.44% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 23.00% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 18.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 2.03% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.42 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs STT in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 6.2× the market cap of STT.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 16.0).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 12%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 18%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.34% vs 2.03%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
STT return calculator
See what $1,000 in State Street Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.