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 | $384.14 | $216.77 |
| Market cap | $717.21B | $340.45B |
| P/E ratio | 32.7 | 17.3 |
| ROE | 61.19% | 17.97% |
| Profit margin | 50.78% | 25.90% |
| Revenue growth | 14.40% | 28.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 2.15% |
| 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 2.1× the market cap of MS.
- MS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.3 vs 32.7).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 18%).
- MS is growing revenue faster (28% vs 14%).
- MS has the higher dividend yield (2.15% vs 0.70%).
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.