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 | $217.64 | $78.28 |
| Market cap | $342.13B | $47.03B |
| P/E ratio | 17.4 | 139.8 |
| ROE | 17.97% | 1.61% |
| Profit margin | 25.90% | 1.43% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | 9.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.14% | — |
| Beta | 1.21 | 2.53 |
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 7.3× the market cap of XYZ.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 139.8).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 2%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 9%).
- MS pays a dividend (2.14%) 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.