MS vs XYZ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Morgan Stanley vs Block, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MS | XYZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $193.64 | $73.31 |
| Market cap | $304.12B | $44.04B |
| P/E ratio | 15.8 | 130.9 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 1.61% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 1.43% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 9.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.38% | — |
| Beta | 1.21 | 2.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MS vs XYZ in plain English
- MS is the bigger company — about 6.9× the market cap of XYZ.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.8 vs 130.9).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 2%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 9%).
- MS pays a dividend (2.38%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
XYZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Block, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.