Morgan Stanley PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
18.84
Stock Price
$208.00
EPS (TTM)
$11.04
Forward PE
16.38
How It's Calculated
18.84 = $208.00 ÷ $11.04
What This Means
Morgan Stanley's PE ratio of 18.8 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Morgan Stanley, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Financial Services names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Morgan Stanley's PE ratio of 18.84 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (14.13), JPM (14.33), V (28.48). 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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PEG Ratio
2.50
Sector
Financial Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MS's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Morgan Stanley. A trailing PE of 18.84 means the market is pricing the stock at 18.84 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Financial Services peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 18.84 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Financial Services names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as PYPL (8.40), USB (11.50), WFC (11.98) offer context. MS's PE of 18.84 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes MS metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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