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 | $190.65 | $86.05 |
| Market cap | $297.99B | $258.31B |
| P/E ratio | 15.1 | 12.1 |
| ROE | 18.04% | 12.91% |
| Profit margin | 25.63% | 27.64% |
| Revenue growth | 10.80% | 0.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 2.32% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 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 and WFC are similar in size.
- WFC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.1 vs 15.1).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 13%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 0%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.41% vs 2.32%).
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.