Morgan Stanley PEG Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PEG Ratio
2.50
PE Ratio (TTM)
18.84
EPS (TTM)
$11.04
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
2.50 = 18.84 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Morgan Stanley's PEG ratio of 2.50 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of 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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Morgan Stanley, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Morgan Stanley's PEG ratio of 2.50 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (10.06), JPM (1.59), V (1.69). 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 is MS's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Morgan Stanley's PEG of 2.50 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (2.50) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for MS?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Financial Services peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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