Morgan Stanley Profit Margin

Morgan Stanley (MS-PL) currently reports a profit margin of 25.63% as of September 2026. That compares with 25.94% in the prior-year period — down 1.2% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 25.37%. Use the charts on this page to explore Morgan Stanley's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Morgan Stanley's profit margin decreased from 25.94% to 25.63% — a 1.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Morgan Stanley's profit margin of 25.63% is higher than the Finance sector average of 25.37%. That is roughly 1.0% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Morgan Stanley's current 25.63% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 25.37%) and against MS-PL's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 25.63%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 25.37%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Morgan Stanley, and consider following MS-PL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.