MS vs TFC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Truist Financial Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | TFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.64 | $52.67 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $64.34B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 12.0 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 9.06% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 30.69% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 8.20% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | 3.98% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.87 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs TFC in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 5.3× the market cap of TFC.
- TFC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.0 vs 17.4).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 9%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 8%).
- TFC has the higher dividend yield (3.98% vs 2.14%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
TFC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Truist Financial Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.