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 | $196.31 | $82.97 |
| Market cap | $308.32B | $250.90B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 12.57% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 27.23% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 9.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.34% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 0.92 |
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 1.2× the market cap of WFC.
- WFC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.1 vs 15.8).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 13%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 10%).
- WFC has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 2.34%).
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.