Morgan Stanley Valuation

MS Stock  USD 183.40  3.44  1.91%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. Morgan Stanley secures a last-minute Real Value of $167.05 per share. The latest price of the firm is $183.4. Our model forecasts the value of Morgan Stanley from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.24 %, return on equity of 0.16, and Current Valuation of 191.97 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Morgan Stanley's valuation include:
Price Book
2.8427
Enterprise Value
192 B
Price Sales
4.0687
Forward PE
16
Trailing PE
17.6431
Overvalued
Today
183.40
Please note that Morgan Stanley's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Morgan Stanley is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Morgan Stanley's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Morgan stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Morgan Stanley. Since Morgan Stanley is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Morgan Stock. However, Morgan Stanley's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  183.4 Real  167.05 Target  195.52 Hype  180.02
The intrinsic value of Morgan Stanley's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Morgan Stanley's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
165.42
Downside
167.05
Real Value
197.96
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Morgan Stanley helps investors to forecast how Morgan stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Morgan Stanley more accurately as focusing exclusively on Morgan Stanley's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
2.682.943.13
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
178.39180.02181.65
Details
24 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
177.93195.52217.03
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Morgan Stanley's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Morgan Stanley's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Morgan Stanley's closest peers.

Morgan Stanley Cash

48.52 Billion

Morgan Revenue by Product

Morgan Stanley Total Value Analysis

Morgan Stanley is now projected to have takeover value of 191.97 B with market capitalization of 286.01 B, debt of 360.49 B, and cash on hands of 100.95 B. Please note that takeover value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting mistakes. We encourage investors to methodically examine all of the Morgan Stanley fundamentals before making investment evaluation based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
191.97 B
286.01 B
360.49 B
100.95 B

Morgan Stanley Investor Information

About 24.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders. The book value of Morgan Stanley was now reported as 62.98. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.05. Morgan Stanley recorded earning per share (EPS) of 10.2. The entity last dividend was issued on the 30th of January 2026. The firm had 2:1 split on the 27th of January 2000. Based on the key measurements obtained from Morgan Stanley's financial statements, Morgan Stanley may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average chance of going through some form of financial crunch next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.130.1891
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income23.1 B22 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Morgan Stanley Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Morgan Stanley has an asset utilization ratio of 9.56 percent. This implies that the Company is making $0.0956 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Morgan Stanley is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Morgan Stanley Profitability Analysis

Based on the key profitability measurements obtained from Morgan Stanley's financial statements, Morgan Stanley may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at the present time. It has a very high chance of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess Morgan Stanley's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
1985-09-30
Previous Quarter
4.6 B
Current Value
4.4 B
Quarterly Volatility
1.2 B
 
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Gross Profit is likely to gain to about 70.1 B in 2026, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.13 in 2026.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.510.5748
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Net Profit Margin0.0880.1452
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Profit Margin0.130.1891
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.130.1891
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.00960.0127
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Equity0.170.15
Moderately Up
Slightly volatile
For Morgan Stanley profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Morgan Stanley to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Morgan Stanley utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Morgan Stanley's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Morgan Stanley over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Morgan Stanley Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Morgan Stanley is estimated to be 2.9398 with future projections ranging from a low of 2.68 to a high of 3.13. Morgan Stanley's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 10.2. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Morgan Stanley is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Morgan Stanley is projected to generate 2.9398 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. Morgan Stanley earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Morgan Stanley EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Morgan Stanley's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Morgan Stanley, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Morgan Stanley Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Morgan Stanley's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Morgan Stanley is estimated to be 2.9398 with the future projection ranging from a low of 2.68 to a high of 3.13. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Morgan Stanley is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
2.68
2.68
Lowest
Expected EPS
2.9398
3.13
Highest

Morgan Stanley Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Morgan Stanley's value are higher than the current market price of the Morgan Stanley stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Morgan Stanley is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Morgan Stanley's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of March 2026Current EPS (TTM)
2588.94%
2.68
2.9398
10.2

Morgan Stanley Ownership Allocation

Morgan Stanley maintains a total of 1.58 Billion outstanding shares. Over half of Morgan Stanley's outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutional investors are typically referred to as corporate investors that shop for positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. On January 16, 2026, Representative Julie Johnson of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of Morgan Stanley's common stock.

Morgan Stanley Profitability Analysis

The company generated the yearly revenue of 116.11 B. Reported Net Income was 13.53 B with gross profit of 61.2 B.

Morgan Stanley Past Distributions to stockholders

About Morgan Stanley Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Morgan Stanley's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Morgan Stanley based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Morgan Stanley. We calculate exposure to Morgan Stanley's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Morgan Stanley's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit66.7 B70.1 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.19  0.13 
Operating Profit Margin 0.19  0.13 
Net Profit Margin 0.15  0.09 
Gross Profit Margin 0.57  0.51 

Morgan Stanley Quarterly Retained Earnings

112.43 Billion

Morgan Stanley's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Morgan Stanley's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Morgan Stanley can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Morgan Stanley represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Morgan, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Morgan Stanley Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, Morgan Stanley's Dividends Paid is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Dividend Yield is likely to gain to 0.04 in 2026, whereas Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio is likely to drop 0.13 in 2026. . At this time, Morgan Stanley's Retained Earnings are comparatively stable compared to the past year. Price Earnings Ratio is likely to gain to 18.87 in 2026, whereas Retained Earnings Total Equity is likely to drop slightly above 61 B in 2026.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid7.1 B7.4 B
Dividend Yield 0.02  0.04 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.36  0.40 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 0.14  0.13 
There are various types of dividends Morgan Stanley can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Morgan shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Morgan Stanley directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Morgan pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Morgan Stanley by the value of the dividends paid out.

Morgan Stanley Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Morgan Stanley does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding1.6 B
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.207
Forward Price Earnings16

Morgan Stanley Current Valuation Indicators

Morgan Stanley's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Morgan Stanley's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Morgan Stanley, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Morgan Stanley's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Morgan Stanley's worth.

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