MS Morgan Stanley PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the MS stock has a PE ratio of 18.51. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $6.67 and the stock price of $123.44 per share. An increase of 12% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 16.6 of the last four quarters.
MS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Morgan Stanley over the last ten years is 12.84. The current 18.51 P/E ratio is 44% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, MS's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2014 quarter at 23.66, with a price of $38.8 and an EPS of $1.64. The Mar 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 7, with a price of $34 and an EPS of $4.86.
Morgan Stanley PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 32.4% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -54.73% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.8 | 30.4% |
| 2022 | 13.65 | 13.47% |
| 2021 | 12.03 | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 10.46 | 7.61% |
| 2019 | 9.72 | 17.96% |
| 2018 | 8.24 | -50.69% |
| 2017 | 16.71 | 17.84% |
| 2016 | 14.18 | 32.4% |
| 2015 | 10.71 | -54.73% |
| 2014 | 23.66 | 4.88% |
MS average PE ratio chart
MS's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MS PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer C, MS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than JPM's and BAC's. Morgan Stanley's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 16.27.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JPM Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 13.19 | $668.92B |
| BAC Bank Of America Corp | 15.89 | $338.91B |
| GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 16.43 | $177.7B |
| MS Morgan Stanley | 18.51 | $198.87B |
| C Citigroup Inc | 19.55 | $130.86B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Morgan Stanley's PE ratio?
MS's price to earnings ratio is 18.51 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for MS stock is 14.05.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for MS stock is 12.33.
What is the highest PE ratio for MS?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2014 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 23.66.
How does the current PE ratio for MS compare to its historical average?
MS's current price to earnings ratio is 44% above its 10-year historical average.
How is MS's PE ratio calculated (Morgan Stanley PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Morgan Stanley's share price is $123.44. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.67. Therefore, Morgan Stanley's PE ratio for today is 18.51. PE RATIO(18.51) = STOCK PRICE($123.44) / TTM EPS($6.67)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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