(MS) Morgan Stanley - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US6174464486

MS: Securities, Advisory, Lending, Wealth, Investment, Management

Morgan Stanley, a global financial powerhouse, operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, offering a diverse array of financial services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals. The firm is structured into three core segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management, each tailored to address specific client needs.

The Institutional Securities segment is the backbone of Morgan Stanleys investment banking prowess, specializing in capital raising through debt and equity underwriting, and advising on mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. This segment also excels in real estate and project finance, complemented by a robust suite of sales, financing, and prime brokerage services. Additionally, it provides foreign exchange and commodities trading, corporate and real estate loans, and asset-backed lending solutions.

The Wealth Management segment caters to individual investors and small to medium-sized institutions, offering a comprehensive range of services including brokerage, financial planning, securities-based lending, and retirement solutions. This segment underscores Morgan Stanleys commitment to personalized wealth management, supported by a strong advisory and technological infrastructure.

The Investment Management segment delivers a broad spectrum of investment strategies, encompassing equities, fixed income, alternatives, and liquidity solutions. Serving a diverse clientele from institutional clients to individual investors, this segment highlights Morgan Stanleys capability to adapt to evolving market conditions and investor demands.

Founded in 1924 and headquartered in New York, Morgan Stanley boasts a market capitalization of 219.9 billion USD, with a P/E ratio of 17.21, reflecting its established position in global finance. Its strategic adaptability and innovative approach have cemented its role as a key player in the financial services industry.

Ticker symbol: MS Exchange: NYSE Type: Common Stock Country: United States GICS Sub Industry: Investment Banking & Brokerage Market Cap: 219901.89M USD P/E: 17.21 P/E Forward: 16.13 P/B: 2.35 P/S: 3.77

For more information, visit Morgan Stanleys website.

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MS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 186,011m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Capital Markets
GiC Sub-Industry Investment Banking & Brokerage
IPO / Inception 1993-02-23

MS Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 87.5%
Fundamental 12.7%
Dividend 83.1%
Rel. Strength 6
Analysts 3.43/5
Fair Price Momentum 126.23 USD
Fair Price DCF -

MS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.31%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.59%
Annual Growth 5y 20.45%
Payout Consistency 88.3%

MS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -50.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 87.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 75.9%
CAGR 5y 32.08%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.99
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.02
Alpha 17.66
Beta 1.345
Volatility 41.65%
Current Volume 6651k
Average Volume 20d 7526.1k
What is the price of MS stocks?
As of April 02, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 115.74 with a total of 6,651,029 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -7.56%, over one month by -10.37%, over three months by -6.63% and over the past year by +27.85%.
Is Morgan Stanley a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Morgan Stanley is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 12.72 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MS as of April 2025 is 126.23. This means that MS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.06%.
Is MS a buy, sell or hold?
Morgan Stanley has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.43. Therefor, it is recommend to hold MS.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 16
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for MS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MS Morgan Stanley will be worth about 141.9 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 115.74. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +22.59%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 136.1 17.6%
Analysts Target Price 130.6 12.8%
ValueRay Target Price 141.9 22.6%