V vs MS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Visa Inc. vs Morgan Stanley, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | V | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359.42 | $217.64 |
| Market cap | $671.05B | $342.13B |
| P/E ratio | 30.9 | 17.4 |
| ROE | 61.19% | 17.97% |
| Profit margin | 50.78% | 25.90% |
| Revenue growth | 14.40% | 28.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.74% | 2.14% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 1.21 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
V vs MS in plain English
- V is the bigger company — about 2.0× the market cap of MS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 30.9).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 14%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.14% vs 0.74%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. would be worth today.
MS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Morgan Stanley would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.