Morgan Stanley (MEX:MS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


MEX:MS Morgan Stanley MEX:MS
60 GF Score
Price MXN3,970.00
GF Value MXN2,707.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Morgan Stanley Dividend Payout Ratio?

Morgan Stanley MEX:MS 60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:MS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,707.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, Morgan Stanley ranks worse than 51.07% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.

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

MEX:MS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.63
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Morgan Stanley was 0.63. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.25.

MEX:MS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.07% of 327 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs MEX:MS: 0.35

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Morgan Stanley is 1.80%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Morgan Stanley was 4.51%. The lowest was 1.33%. And the median was 2.53%.

Morgan Stanley's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN18.03.

During the past 12 months, Morgan Stanley's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Morgan Stanley was 62.70% per year. The lowest was -43.00% per year. And the median was 19.75% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Morgan Stanley (MEX:MS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Morgan Stanley Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Morgan Stanley Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Morgan Stanley Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.46 0.63 0.45 0.38

Morgan Stanley Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.43 0.36 0.37 0.28

MEX:MS vs GS, SCHW, HOOD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Morgan Stanley Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=69.322/ 185.101
=0.37

Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=18.033/ 63.49
=0.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 mean?
Morgan Stanley (MEX:MS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Morgan Stanley and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley ranks #167 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Morgan Stanley's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.63. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Morgan Stanley's value of 0.28 is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morgan Stanley ranks #167 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Morgan Stanley has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Stanley's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GS and SCHW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley ranks #167 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Morgan Stanley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Morgan Stanley's value of 0.28 is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Morgan Stanley's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Morgan Stanley has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Morgan Stanley's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 17.6% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Morgan Stanley and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morgan Stanley's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. 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 (MEX:MS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,707.46, compared to a current price of MXN3,970.00 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 17.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. Morgan Stanley's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Morgan Stanley (MEX:MS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:MS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,970.00 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,707.46. GuruFocus considers Morgan Stanley to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,707.46 vs. price of MXN3,970.00 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% below the Capital Markets median (#167 of 327)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MS 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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