MS vs WFC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Wells Fargo & Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | WFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $212.03 | $83.86 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $256.63B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 13.0 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 12.03% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 26.74% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 5.70% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | 2.15% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.93 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs WFC in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 1.3× the market cap of WFC.
- WFC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.0 vs 19.2).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 12%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 6%).
- WFC has the higher dividend yield (2.15% vs 1.89%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
WFC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Wells Fargo & Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.