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 | $212.03 | $77.82 |
| Market cap | $334.43B | $46.32B |
| P/E ratio | 19.2 | 60.8 |
| ROE | 16.39% | 3.74% |
| Profit margin | 24.75% | 3.30% |
| Revenue growth | 16.30% | 4.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.89% | — |
| Beta | 1.22 | 2.55 |
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 7.2× the market cap of XYZ.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.2 vs 60.8).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 4%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (16% vs 5%).
- MS pays a dividend (1.89%) 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.