Morgan Stanley P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
3.14
Stock Price
$208.00
Book Value/Share
$66.18
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
3.14 = $208.00 ÷ $66.18
What This Means
Morgan Stanley's P/B ratio of 3.14 is above average, reflecting investor confidence in the company's ability to generate returns above its asset base.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (MS) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Capital Markets. With a market capitalization of about $328.08B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $208.00, within a 52-week range of $126.36 to $208.08 (-0.0% from the high, +64.6% from the low). Beta of 1.21 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 24.8%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Morgan Stanley, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Financial Services, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Morgan Stanley's P/B ratio of 3.14 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (0.00), JPM (2.33), V (16.29). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MS is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.21 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 24.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MS's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Morgan Stanley's P/B of 3.14 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Financial Services business models.
Is 3.14 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (3.14) means the market values MS above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Financial Services?
Peer P/B levels in Financial Services (e.g. MA (65.20), V (16.29), AON (6.87)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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