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MS Morgan Stanley PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 1, 2024, the MS stock has a PE ratio of 17.47. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $5.24 and the stock price of $91.54 per share. An increase of 13% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 15.5 of the last four quarters.

MS PE ratio history

How has MS's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Morgan Stanley over the last ten years is 12.65. The current 17.47 P/E ratio is 38% 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.

Average
12.65
Median
12.03
Minimum
7
Maximum
23.66

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

What is the average PE ratio of MS for the past years

MS's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
13.12
5-year avg
11.4
10-year avg
12.65
15-year avg
15.37

MS PE vs peers

What is MS's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer GS, 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 14.51.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
JPM Jpmorgan Chase & Co 11.54 $549.94B
BAC Bank Of America Corp 12.64 $288.73B
C Citigroup Inc 15.16 $117.94B
MS Morgan Stanley 17.69 $151.54B
GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc 18.79 $141.03B

Frequently asked questions

What is Morgan Stanley's PE ratio?

MS's price to earnings ratio is 17.47 as of May 1, 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 13.12.

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 11.4.

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 38% 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 (May 1, 2024), Morgan Stanley's share price is $91.54. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $5.24. Therefore, Morgan Stanley's PE ratio for today is 17.47. PE RATIO(17.47) = STOCK PRICE($91.54) / TTM EPS($5.24)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.