Morgan Stanley (MS) Return on Equity (ROE): 15.10%
Is Morgan Stanley’s return on equity (roe) high or low?
Morgan Stanley's return on equity (roe) of 15.10% is 24% above its 5-year average of 12.19%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.18%–15.10%).
The return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS) is 15.10% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 8.20% (13.96%).
MS Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MS Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MS Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MS Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
15.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
13.96%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
12.03%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
12.19%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
10.82%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.96%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
9.05%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+23.84%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+39.51%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+68.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+66.78%
MS Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | — | 15.10% | 13.96% | 12.03% | 12.19% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $304.45B | 13.74% | 12.72% | 10.58% | 11.98% |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $386.20B | 10.06% | 9.62% | 9.60% | 9.47% |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $250.94B | 11.78% | 11.39% | 10.17% | 9.05% |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $229.72B | 6.72% | 6.40% | 6.17% | 6.85% |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $437.59B | 193.46% | 195.99% | 177.81% | 155.05% |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $217.24B | 32.36% | 32.91% | 31.52% | 29.34% |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) | $495.94B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) | $157.09B | 9.94% | 11.68% | 12.76% | 13.45% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) | $154.38B | 17.91% | 15.09% | 15.55% | 13.08% |
Return Analysis
ROE
15.1%
ROA
1.2%
Morgan Stanley Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Morgan Stanley Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
- The return on equity (roe) for MS stock is 15.10%.
- Is Morgan Stanley's return on equity (roe) high or low?
- Morgan Stanley's return on equity (roe) of 15.10% is 24% above its 5-year average of 12.19%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.18%–15.10%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
- The TTM average return on equity (roe) for MS stock is 13.96%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (roe) for MS stock is 12.03%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (roe) for MS stock is 12.19%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (roe) for MS stock is 10.82%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (roe) for MS stock is 8.96%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (roe) for Morgan Stanley (MS)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (roe) for MS stock is 9.05%.
Morgan Stanley Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.10% |
| 2024-12-31 | 12.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.18% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.01% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.26% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.80% |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.09% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.90% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.90% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.45% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.11% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.58% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.88% |
| 2008-11-30 | 3.50% |
| 2007-11-30 | 10.26% |
| 2006-11-30 | 21.13% |
| 2005-11-30 | 16.92% |
| 2004-11-30 | 15.90% |
| 2003-11-30 | 15.23% |
| 2002-11-30 | 13.65% |
| 2001-11-30 | 17.00% |
| 2000-11-30 | 28.31% |
| 1999-11-30 | 28.16% |
| 1998-11-30 | 21.11% |
| 1997-11-30 | 17.29% |
| 1996-12-31 | 18.42% |