MA vs MS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Morgan Stanley, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $623.60 | $179.49 |
| Market cap | $546.28B | $281.90B |
| P/E ratio | 34.3 | 14.2 |
| ROE | 241.20% | — |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 25.63% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 10.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.56% | 2.56% |
| 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.
MA vs MS in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 1.9× the market cap of MS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.2 vs 34.3).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 11%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.56% vs 0.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated 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.