MarketAxess Holdings [MKTX] vs Morgan Stanley [MS] Detailed Stock Comparison
MarketAxess Holdings
NASDAQ
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Morgan Stanley
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: MarketAxess Holdings wins in 8 metrics, Morgan Stanley wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Morgan Stanley appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | MarketAxess Holdings | Morgan Stanley | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 31.94 | 16.36 | Morgan Stanley |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.13 | 2.35 | Morgan Stanley |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 4.94 | 438.54 | MarketAxess Holdings |
| PEG Ratio | 2.89 | 1.01 | Morgan Stanley |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.69 | N/A | N/A |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 26.62% | 22.49% | MarketAxess Holdings |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 41.86% | 34.12% | MarketAxess Holdings |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 41.86% | 34.12% | MarketAxess Holdings |
| Return on Equity | 16.33% | 14.13% | MarketAxess Holdings |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 11.24% | 1.16% | MarketAxess Holdings |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $328.67M | $-2.10B | MarketAxess Holdings |
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% | 2.15% | Morgan Stanley |
| 1-Year Return | -20.77% | 41.40% | Morgan Stanley |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.48 | 3.52 | Morgan Stanley |
| Enterprise Value | $6.62B | $157.91B | Morgan Stanley |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 7.91 | 2.41 | Morgan Stanley |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 68.25% | N/A | N/A |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $22 | $41 | Morgan Stanley |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.95 | $8.84 | Morgan Stanley |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.84 | 1.32 | MarketAxess Holdings |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
MarketAxess Holdings vs Morgan Stanley Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketAxess Holdings | 0.13% | -0.73% | -10.06% | -14.84% | -2.45% | -17.07% |
| Morgan Stanley | -0.49% | -2.19% | 2.56% | 10.11% | 2.40% | 15.46% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketAxess Holdings | -20.77% | -23.72% | -61.42% | 104.32% | 1,122.84% | 1,597.09% |
| Morgan Stanley | 41.40% | 65.96% | 172.40% | 323.11% | 475.59% | 179.42% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: MarketAxess Holdings vs Morgan Stanley
| Metric | MKTX | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $7.10B | $230.88B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 816,350 | 4,647,290 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 508,927 | 5,372,360 |
| Last Close | $186.85 | $144.07 |
| 52 Week Range | $183.00 - $296.68 | $94.09 - $149.08 |
| % from 52W High | -37.02% | -3.36% |
| All-Time High | $606.45 (Nov 09, 2020) | $148.81 (Aug 15, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -69.19% | -3.19% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.10% | 0.15% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.42% | 0.34% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.14% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 4.94 | 438.54 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $37.05 | $61.59 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $15.07 | $352.68 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $404.68M | $-17,670,000,640 |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $359.47M | $12.80B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.04% | 2.15% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.76 | $2.79 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: MarketAxess Holdings vs Morgan Stanley
| Metric | MKTX | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 31.94 | 16.36 |
| Forward P/E | 23.09 | 18.24 |
| PEG Ratio | 2.89 | 1.01 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 8.48 | 3.52 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.13 | 2.35 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $7.10B | $230.88B |
| Enterprise Value | $6.62B | $157.91B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 7.91 | 2.41 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.69 | N/A |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.84 | 1.32 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $37.05 | $61.59 |
Financial Statements Comparison: MarketAxess Holdings vs Morgan Stanley
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MKTX | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $219.46M | $16.52B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $69.68M | N/A |
| Gross Profit | $149.78M | N/A |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $91.86M | N/A |
| EBITDA | $118.61M | N/A |
| Pre-Tax Income | $97.42M | $5.54B |
| Income Tax | $26.24M | $1.17B |
| Net Income (Profit) | $71.18M | $4.37B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MKTX | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $486.22M | $60.84B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.21B | N/A |
| Total Current Liabilities | $429.07M | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $70.80M | $303.93B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.35B | $107.85B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.39B | $107.65B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $0 | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MKTX | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-20.62M | $-67.29B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.93M | $-713.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $12.67M | $-24.69B |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-20.85B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-38.08M | $-2.03B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MKTX | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.30M | 14.60M |
| Short Ratio | 3.62 | 2.55 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 816,350 | 4,647,290 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 508,927 | 5,372,360 |
| Shares Outstanding | 37.65M | 1.61B |
| Float Shares | 36.62M | 1.21B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.24% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.01% | 0.63% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: MarketAxess Holdings vs Morgan Stanley
| Metric | MKTX | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.76 | $2.79 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.04% | 2.15% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.94 | $3.10 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.32% | 0.90% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $8.82 | $9.31 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 20, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |