BAC vs MS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Bank of America Corporation vs Morgan Stanley, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BAC | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50.56 | $179.49 |
| Market cap | $353.55B | $281.90B |
| P/E ratio | 12.1 | 14.2 |
| ROE | 10.73% | — |
| Profit margin | 28.06% | 25.63% |
| Revenue growth | 7.10% | 10.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.53% | 2.56% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.21 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BAC vs MS in plain English
- BAC is the bigger company — about 1.3× the market cap of MS.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.1 vs 14.2).
- MS is growing revenue faster (11% vs 7%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.56% vs 2.53%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation 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.