Goldman Sachs vs Morgan Stanley
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS) · Financial Services
As of 24 October 2026, Goldman Sachs has a StockDecks Fundamental Score of +53 (grade A−) and Morgan Stanley +16 (grade B), on a −100 to +100 scale. Goldman Sachs rates higher on Financial Health, Profitability, Growth and Valuation.
| Rating | GS | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Score | +53Grade A− | +16Grade B |
| Financial Health | +32 | -17 |
| Profitability | +64 | +52 |
| Growth | +91 | +23 |
| Valuation | +25 | +6 |
Both companies are measured against the same Financial Services benchmarks, so their scores compare directly. Scores describe each company as it stands; they are not forecasts or recommendations.
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Financial Health
| Measure | GS | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to equity | 6.71×-67 | 5.17×-39 |
| Current ratio | 2.63×+94 | — |
| Quick ratio | 2.12×+95 | — |
Profitability
| Measure | GS | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 81.3%+98 | 87.3%+98 |
| Operating margin | 38.2%+95 | 39.9%+95 |
| Net margin | 31.2%+85 | 25.6%+49 |
| Return on equity | 17.8%+87 | — |
| Asset turnover | 0.03× | 0.05× |
Growth
| Measure | GS | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth (YoY) | 23.3%+94 | 10.8%+52 |
| Earnings growth (YoY) | 38.8%+92 | 8.2%+12 |
| Earnings growth (Q) | 29.2%+87 | 6.5%+5 |
Valuation
| Measure | GS | MS |
|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 12.59×+21 | 14.23×-2 |
| Forward P/E | 11.82×+3 | 13.16×-10 |
| PEG ratio | 1.12×+49 | 1.6×-6 |
| Price/Book | 2.35×+29 | 2.65×+16 |
| Price/Sales | 3.59×+42 | 3.52×+44 |
Key figures
| GS | MS | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Capital Markets | Capital Markets |
| Market cap | $255.0B | $280.9B |
| Dividend yield | 2.28% | 2.56% |
| Payout ratio | 26.25% | 32.31% |
| Beta | 1.28 | 1.21 |
About the companies
Goldman Sachs. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a financial institution, provides a range of financial services for corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Full Goldman Sachs rating
Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Full Morgan Stanley rating
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