Morgan Stanley (MIL:1MS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.94 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 119% Above Median


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Price €194.15
GF Value €132.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Morgan Stanley Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Morgan Stanley MIL:1MS 44 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates MIL:1MS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €132.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 601 Capital Markets companies, Morgan Stanley ranks worse than 69.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Morgan Stanley's current share price is €194.15. Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.98. Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1MS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43   Med: 3.17   Max: 6.64
Current: 6.61

During the past years, Morgan Stanley's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.64. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 3.17.

MIL:1MS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
69.55% of 601 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.29 vs MIL:1MS: 6.61

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Morgan Stanley's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.606. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €27.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Morgan Stanley  (MIL:1MS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Morgan Stanley Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Morgan Stanley Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Morgan Stanley Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Morgan Stanley Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Morgan Stanley Quarterly Data
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MIL:1MS vs GS, SCHW, HOOD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Morgan Stanley Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Morgan Stanley Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=194.15/27.98
=6.94

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Morgan Stanley's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=10.606/330.2130*330.2130
=10.606

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Morgan Stanley Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.949 241.018 5.410
201609 3.992 241.428 5.460
201612 4.367 241.432 5.973
201703 4.688 243.801 6.350
201706 4.366 244.955 5.886
201709 4.003 246.819 5.356
201712 4.222 246.524 5.655
201803 4.785 249.554 6.332
201806 4.898 251.989 6.418
201809 4.621 252.439 6.045
201812 4.099 251.233 5.388
201903 5.115 254.202 6.644
201906 5.141 256.143 6.628
201909 5.243 256.759 6.743
201912 5.814 256.974 7.471
202003 5.200 258.115 6.652
202006 7.382 257.797 9.456
202009 5.977 260.280 7.583
202012 5.852 260.474 7.419
202103 6.842 264.877 8.530
202106 6.296 271.696 7.652
202109 6.534 274.310 7.866
202112 6.803 278.802 8.057
202203 7.201 287.504 8.271
202206 6.728 296.311 7.498
202209 7.225 296.808 8.038
202212 6.698 296.797 7.452
202303 7.658 301.836 8.378
202306 7.034 305.109 7.613
202309 7.082 307.789 7.598
202312 6.789 306.746 7.308
202403 8.093 312.332 8.556
202406 8.087 314.175 8.500
202409 8.029 315.301 8.409
202412 8.934 315.605 9.348
202503 9.549 319.799 9.860
202506 8.493 322.561 8.694
202509 9.154 324.800 9.307
202512 9.026 324.054 9.198
202603 10.606 330.213 10.606

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.94 mean?
Morgan Stanley (MIL:1MS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Morgan Stanley and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 3.17. Over the past decade, Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 6.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley ranks #418 out of 601 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Morgan Stanley's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.94 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 3.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 6.64. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.29. Morgan Stanley's value of 6.94 is 110.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morgan Stanley ranks #418 out of 601 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Morgan Stanley has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Stanley's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GS and SCHW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley ranks #418 out of 601 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Morgan Stanley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.29. Morgan Stanley's value of 6.94 is 110.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Morgan Stanley's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 6.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Morgan Stanley has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 3.29, based on 601 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Morgan Stanley's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.94 is 110.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Morgan Stanley and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morgan Stanley's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.94, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morgan Stanley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley (MIL:1MS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.76, compared to a current price of €194.15 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.94, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 110.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.29. Morgan Stanley's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Morgan Stanley (MIL:1MS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Morgan Stanley (MIL:1MS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €194.15 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €132.76. GuruFocus considers Morgan Stanley to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1MS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.94 (119% above median its 10-year median of 3.17)
  • GF Value™: €132.76 vs. price of €194.15 (46.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.9% above the Capital Markets median (#418 of 601)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1MS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Morgan Stanley Business Description

Address 1585 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Morgan Stanley is a massive global financial services firm, with offices in 42 countries and more than 82,000 employees as of year-end 2025. The firm cut its teeth in investment banking and institutional trading, where it maintains a strong presence today, but generates the lion share of its income from wealth and asset management franchises, where it boasted $9.3 trillion in client assets at the end of 2025. After reincorporation as a bank holding company in the wake of the global financial crisis, Morgan Stanley also boasts a top 10 banking franchise by deposits, with more than $400 billion in customer deposits, predominately attributable to cash sweeps from its wealth management and brokerage businesses.
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