BRK-B vs MS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Morgan Stanley, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $216.77 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $340.45B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 17.3 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 17.97% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 25.90% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 28.00% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.15% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 1.21 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs MS in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 3.2× the market cap of MS.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 17.3).
- MS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 12%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 10%).
- MS pays a dividend (2.15%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BRK-B return calculator
See what $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway 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.