(MS) Morgan Stanley - Ratings and Ratios
Investment Services, Financial Advisory, Securities, Wealth Management, Banking
MS EPS (Earnings per Share)
MS Revenue
Description: MS Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services corporation with a diverse range of business segments, including Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management. The company provides a broad array of financial products and services to governments, financial institutions, and individuals worldwide.
The Institutional Securities segment is a major player in capital raising and financial advisory services, with a strong track record in underwriting debt, equity, and other securities. Morgan Stanleys Wealth Management segment offers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including brokerage, custody, and investment advisory services, as well as financial planning and retirement plan services. The Investment Management segment provides a range of investment products, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments, to institutional and individual clients.
From a financial perspective, Morgan Stanley has demonstrated a strong ability to generate revenue across its business segments. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as return on equity (RoE) of 13.75% and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.78 indicate a relatively stable and profitable business model. Additionally, the companys market capitalization of $229.56 billion and a dividend yield (not provided) suggest a significant presence in the global financial markets.
To further evaluate Morgan Stanleys investment potential, its essential to analyze its revenue diversification, asset quality, and capital adequacy. The companys revenue diversification across its business segments, geographic regions, and product offerings is a key strength. Moreover, its asset quality is reflected in its ability to manage risk and maintain a strong capital position, with a tangible common equity (TCE) ratio (not provided) being an important metric to monitor.
In terms of growth prospects, Morgan Stanleys Investment Management segment is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for asset management services, driven by aging populations and growing wealth in emerging markets. The companys Wealth Management segment is also likely to benefit from the ongoing shift towards fee-based revenue streams and the increasing demand for financial planning services.
MS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 229,937m |
| Sub-Industry | Investment Banking & Brokerage |
| IPO / Inception | 1993-02-23 |
MS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 83.1% |
| Fundamental | 51.4% |
| Dividend Rating | 76.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 28.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.42 of 5 |
MS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.74% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 8.49% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 20.45% |
| Payout Consistency | 93.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 42.8% |
MS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 90.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 67.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 75.7% |
| CAGR 5y | 27.69% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.86 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.80 |
| Alpha | 27.39 |
| Beta | 1.557 |
| Volatility | 22.77% |
| Current Volume | 3897.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 4188.6k |
| Stop Loss | 145.6 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.51 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (14.76b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 6.50b TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.89pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -353.8% (prev -277.7%; Δ -76.16pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.01 (>3.0%) and CFO -17.67b <= Net Income 14.76b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (327.86b) to EBITDA (24.38b) ratio: 13.45 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.45 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (1.59b) change vs 12m ago -1.12% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 56.26% (prev 54.24%; Δ 2.02pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 8.45% (prev 8.13%; Δ 0.32pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 0.41 (EBITDA TTM 24.38b / Interest Expense TTM 46.88b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -1.41
| (A) -0.28 = (Total Current Assets 314.31b - Total Current Liabilities 697.80b) / Total Assets 1353.87b |
| (B) 0.08 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 109.57b / Total Assets 1353.87b |
| (C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 19.29b / Avg Total Assets 1283.16b |
| (D) 0.08 = Book Value of Equity 103.67b / Total Liabilities 1244.60b |
| Total Rating: -1.41 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 51.42
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -0.48% = -0.24 |
| 3. FCF Margin -1.94% = -0.73 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 3.89 = -1.92 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 17.26 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -2.13% = -2.66 |
| 7. RoE 13.95% = 1.16 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 84.90% = 4.24 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 23.59% = 2.50 |
| 10. EPS Trend 66.56% = 1.66 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 13.96% = 1.40 |
What is the price of MS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.26%, over one month by +6.08%, over three months by +18.60% and over the past year by +51.33%.
Is Morgan Stanley a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MS is around 174.05 USD . This means that MS is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +15.89% (Margin of Safety).
Is MS a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 17
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MS price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 143.7 | -4.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 124.6 | -17% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 189.1 | 25.9% |
Last update: 2025-08-23 05:04
MS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 216.00b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 16.3126
P/E Forward = 17.1233
P/S = 3.5045
P/B = 2.3372
P/EG = 1.7851
Beta = 1.32
Revenue TTM = 108.38b USD
EBIT TTM = 19.29b USD
EBITDA TTM = 24.38b USD
Long Term Debt = 327.77b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 93.07b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 420.85b USD (Calculated: Short Term 93.07b + Long Term 327.77b)
Net Debt = 327.86b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 434.78b USD (229.94b + Debt 420.85b - CCE 216.00b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.41 (Ebit TTM 19.29b / Interest Expense TTM 46.88b)
FCF Yield = -0.48% (FCF TTM -2.10b / Enterprise Value 434.78b)
FCF Margin = -1.94% (FCF TTM -2.10b / Revenue TTM 108.38b)
Net Margin = 13.61% (Net Income TTM 14.76b / Revenue TTM 108.38b)
Gross Margin = 56.26% ((Revenue TTM 108.38b - Cost of Revenue TTM 47.41b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.19 (Enterprise Value 434.78b / Book Value Of Equity 103.67b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.98% (Interest Expense 12.56b / Debt 420.85b)
Taxrate = 23.11% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 4.07b / 17.60b)
NOPAT = 14.83b (EBIT 19.29b * (1 - 23.11%))
Current Ratio = 0.45 (Total Current Assets 314.31b / Total Current Liabilities 697.80b)
Debt / Equity = 3.89 (Debt 420.85b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 108.18b)
Debt / EBITDA = 17.26 (Net Debt 327.86b / EBITDA 24.38b)
Debt / FCF = -200.4 (Debt 420.85b / FCF TTM -2.10b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 105.79b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 1.09% (Net Income 14.76b, Total Assets 1353.87b )
RoE = 13.95% (Net Income TTM 14.76b / Total Stockholder Equity 105.79b)
RoCE = 4.45% (Ebit 19.29b / (Equity 105.79b + L.T.Debt 327.77b))
RoIC = 3.51% (NOPAT 14.83b / Invested Capital 422.72b)
WACC = 5.64% (E(229.94b)/V(650.78b) * Re(11.75%)) + (D(420.85b)/V(650.78b) * Rd(2.98%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -2.80%
Discount Rate = 11.75% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -2.10b)
Revenue Correlation: 84.90 | Revenue CAGR: 23.59%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -24.19
EPS Correlation: 66.56 | EPS CAGR: 13.96%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 30.61
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