Morgan Stanley (TSX:MS) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — Near Median


TSX:MS Morgan Stanley TSX:MS
57 GF Score
Price C$42.36
GF Value C$30.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Morgan Stanley GF Value Rank?

Morgan Stanley TSX:MS -1.56% 57 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:MS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Morgan Stanley has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Morgan Stanley GF Value Rank Related Terms

TSX:MS vs GS, SCHW, HOOD: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Morgan Stanley's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Morgan Stanley's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Morgan Stanley's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
Morgan Stanley (TSX:MS) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Morgan Stanley and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Morgan Stanley's GF Value Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00.
Is Morgan Stanley's GF Value Rank too high?
Morgan Stanley's current GF Value Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Morgan Stanley has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Stanley's GF Value Rank compare to GS and SCHW?
Morgan Stanley's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Morgan Stanley's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Morgan Stanley and its competitors. Morgan Stanley's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 (TSX:MS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$30.18, compared to a current price of C$42.36 — trading 40.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Morgan Stanley's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Morgan Stanley (TSX:MS), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 (TSX:MS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$42.36 is trading 40.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.18. GuruFocus considers Morgan Stanley to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MS:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: C$30.18 vs. price of C$42.36 (40.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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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