Morgan Stanley MS NYSE

Morgan Stanley (MS) has shown exceptional revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $62.5B to $115.0B (average +29.9%/yr). Net income reached $16.9B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +18.6%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 14.7%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 57.1% (high), with a -22.8pp trend over the period. With a $291B market cap and MOAT composite score of 79/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (90/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 41-year history, the company was profitable in 41 of 41 years — a perfect long-term track record
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (79/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 64/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.