AlphaStocks
6.5
Consider Buy

MORGAN STANLEY (MS)

Financials / Investment Banking & Brokerage

S&P 500

$193.29

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#21out of 92 in Financials

Is MORGAN STANLEY a Good Investment in 2026?

MORGAN STANLEY (MS) scores 6.5 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates MORGAN STANLEY as Strong (8/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 88%). MORGAN STANLEY currently trades above its estimated fair value of $193, suggesting limited upside at current prices. MORGAN STANLEY ranks #21 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E18.3ROE15.2Market Cap305BDiv Yield2.2

Estimated Fair Value

$193.220% above

Trading near estimated fair value.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

69% above fair value

Lynch

Caution

PEG 3.0 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 88%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MORGAN STANLEY (MS) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, MORGAN STANLEY (MS) scores 6.5 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading near estimated fair value.
What is MORGAN STANLEY's Piotroski F-Score?
MORGAN STANLEY's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is MS overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $193, MS appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 0% above its estimated fair value. Trading near estimated fair value.
How does MS compare to other Financials stocks?
MORGAN STANLEY ranks #21 out of 92 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 23% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about MS?
AlphaStocks evaluates MS using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.5/10.

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