BGC [BGC] vs Morgan Stanley [MS] Detailed Stock Comparison

BGC

NASDAQ
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Morgan Stanley

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: BGC wins in 7 metrics, Morgan Stanley wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Morgan Stanley appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric BGC Morgan Stanley Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 30.72 17.63 Morgan Stanley
Price-to-Book Ratio 4.71 2.53 Morgan Stanley
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 188.35 438.54 BGC
PEG Ratio 0.82 1.09 BGC
EV/EBITDA 18.08 N/A N/A
Profit Margin (TTM) 6.17% 22.49% Morgan Stanley
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.76% 34.12% Morgan Stanley
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 10.76% 34.12% Morgan Stanley
Return on Equity 13.64% 14.13% Morgan Stanley
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.21% 1.16% BGC
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $243.30M $-2.10B BGC
Dividend Yield 1.05% 2.15% Morgan Stanley
1-Year Return -2.37% 41.47% Morgan Stanley
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 1.76 3.79 BGC
Enterprise Value $5.55B $175.50B Morgan Stanley
EV/Revenue Ratio 2.24 2.68 BGC
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 42.30% N/A N/A
Revenue per Share (TTM) $5 $41 Morgan Stanley
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $0.30 $8.83 Morgan Stanley
Beta (Stock Volatility) 1.19 1.32 BGC
Performance
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Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends

BGC vs Morgan Stanley Stock Performance Analysis

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BGC
Morgan Stanley
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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
BGC-2.43%-1.95%-9.67%-13.14%6.97%-2.89%
Morgan Stanley-2.82%0.62%2.66%10.40%39.90%25.24%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
BGC-2.37%156.66%219.01%64.73%112.68%99.56%
Morgan Stanley41.47%107.53%201.39%360.29%524.58%199.37%

News Based Sentiment: BGC vs Morgan Stanley

BGC

News based Sentiment: MIXED

October was a pivotal month for BGC Group, featuring a strategic acquisition, successful debt restructuring, and significant insider trading. While these moves suggest proactive management and potential for growth, the high debt levels and insider sales introduce elements of risk, creating a mixed investment narrative.

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Morgan Stanley

News based Sentiment: MIXED

October presented a mixed bag for Morgan Stanley, with positive developments like the Fed's capital buffer reduction and strategic investments offset by a mixed analyst outlook and ETF liquidation. The upcoming Q3 earnings report on October 15th will be crucial in determining the firm's trajectory and investor confidence.

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Performance & Financial Health Analysis: BGC vs Morgan Stanley

MetricBGCMS
Market Information
Market Cap i$4.50B$251.85B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMega cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i2,511,5264,860,881
90 Day Avg. Volume i2,680,1995,237,307
Last Close$8.84$151.86
52 Week Range$7.24 - $11.79$94.33 - $163.98
% from 52W High-25.02%-7.39%
All-Time High$57.80 (Mar 13, 2000)$163.98 (Sep 23, 2025)
% from All-Time High-84.71%-7.39%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.42%0.11%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.52%0.15%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.06%0.22%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.11%0.34%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.14%0.14%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i188.35438.54
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$1.96$61.59
Cash per Share (MRQ)$2.07$352.68
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$412.29M$-17,670,000,640
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$1.48B$12.80B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.05%2.15%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.10$2.79

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: BGC vs Morgan Stanley

MetricBGCMS
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i30.7217.63
Forward P/E i8.6919.63
PEG Ratio i0.821.09
Price to Sales (TTM) i1.763.79
Price to Book (MRQ) i4.712.53
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$4.50B$251.85B
Enterprise Value i$5.55B$175.50B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i2.242.68
Enterprise to EBITDA i18.08N/A
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.191.32
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$1.96$61.59

Financial Statements Comparison: BGC vs Morgan Stanley

Financial Metrics

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Income Statement (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)BGCMS
Revenue/Sales i$652.61M$16.52B
Cost of Goods Sold i$367.49MN/A
Gross Profit i$285.12MN/A
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i$101.49MN/A
EBITDA i$126.50MN/A
Pre-Tax Income i$79.98M$5.54B
Income Tax i$26.55M$1.17B
Net Income (Profit) i$53.43M$4.37B

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)BGCMS
Cash & Equivalents i$966.36M$60.84B
Total Current Assets i$3.08BN/A
Total Current Liabilities i$2.41BN/A
Long-Term Debt i$1.14B$303.93B
Total Shareholders Equity i$1.14B$107.85B
Retained Earnings i$-981.05M$107.65B
Property, Plant & Equipment i$0N/A

Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)BGCMS
Operating Cash Flow i$-868.84M$-67.29B
Capital Expenditures i$-5.25M$-713.00M
Free Cash Flow i$-14.66M$-24.69B
Debt Repayment i$0$-20.85B
Common Stock Repurchase i$-73.62M$-2.03B

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricBGCMS
Shares Short i11.65M16.22M
Short Ratio i5.503.52
Short % of Float i0.04%0.01%
Average Daily Volume (10 Day) i2,511,5264,860,881
Average Daily Volume (90 Day) i2,680,1995,237,307
Shares Outstanding i483.75M1.61B
Float Shares i359.69M1.21B
% Held by Insiders i0.01%0.24%
% Held by Institutions i0.85%0.63%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: BGC vs Morgan Stanley

MetricBGCMS
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.10$2.79
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.05%2.15%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$0.06$3.10
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.21%0.90%
3-Year Total Dividends i$0.19$9.31
Ex-Dividend DateAug 20, 2025Jan 31, 2025