Morgan Stanley

NYSE:MS USA Capital Markets
Market Cap
$246.47 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#85 Global
#68 in USA
Share Price
$155.70
Change (1 day)
+0.54%
52-Week Range
$99.83 - $191.23
All Time High
$191.23
About

Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. It offers capital raising and financial advisory services, including services relat… Read more

Morgan Stanley - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2025: 9.36%

Morgan Stanley (MS) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 9.36% as of September 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.

Liquid Assets
$127.79 Billion
Cash + Short-term Investments
Total Assets
$1.36 Trillion
All company assets
Resilience Assessment
Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1989–2024)

This chart shows how Morgan Stanley's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Morgan Stanley's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $98.22 Billion 7.2%
Short-term Investments $29.58 Billion 2.17%
Total Liquid Assets $127.79 Billion 9.36%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Morgan Stanley maintains only 9.36% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.

Morgan Stanley Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Morgan Stanley's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co Ltd
SHE:000166
Capital Markets -35.28%
Northeast Securities Co Ltd
SHE:000686
Capital Markets 25.08%
Guangdong Golden Dragon Development Inc
SHE:000712
Capital Markets -11.88%
Sealand Securities Co Ltd
SHE:000750
Capital Markets 23.46%
Changjiang Securities Co Ltd
SHE:000783
Capital Markets 29.26%
Eugene Inv&Sec
KO:001200
Capital Markets 0.13%
Holly Futures Co. Ltd. A
SHE:001236
Capital Markets 4.27%
Bookook Sec
KO:001270
Capital Markets 1.00%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Morgan Stanley (1989–2024)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Morgan Stanley.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 35.13% $426.80 Billion $1.22 Trillion -5.52pp
2023-12-31 40.64% $485.14 Billion $1.19 Trillion -1.54pp
2022-12-31 42.18% $497.83 Billion $1.18 Trillion -2.67pp
2021-12-31 44.85% $532.84 Billion $1.19 Trillion -0.20pp
2020-12-31 45.04% $502.64 Billion $1.12 Trillion +4.33pp
2019-12-31 40.71% $364.54 Billion $895.43 Billion +2.43pp
2018-12-31 38.28% $326.74 Billion $853.53 Billion +4.31pp
2017-12-31 33.97% $289.36 Billion $851.73 Billion +0.26pp
2016-12-31 33.71% $274.73 Billion $814.95 Billion -0.11pp
2015-12-31 33.82% $266.29 Billion $787.47 Billion -1.24pp
2014-12-31 35.06% $281.00 Billion $801.51 Billion -0.78pp
2013-12-31 35.84% $298.40 Billion $832.70 Billion -1.43pp
2012-12-31 37.27% $291.03 Billion $780.96 Billion +14.55pp
2011-12-31 22.72% $170.35 Billion $749.90 Billion -0.15pp
2010-12-31 22.86% $184.68 Billion $807.70 Billion +3.61pp
2009-12-31 19.25% $148.54 Billion $771.46 Billion +0.81pp
2008-12-31 18.45% $124.83 Billion $676.76 Billion +6.01pp
2007-12-31 12.43% $129.98 Billion $1.05 Trillion -3.52pp
2006-12-31 15.95% $178.82 Billion $1.12 Trillion -3.74pp
2005-12-31 19.69% $176.94 Billion $898.52 Billion +3.23pp
2004-12-31 16.46% $123.04 Billion $747.33 Billion +12.46pp
2003-12-31 4.00% $24.13 Billion $602.84 Billion -2.13pp
2002-12-31 6.13% $32.47 Billion $529.50 Billion +0.81pp
2001-12-31 5.32% $25.70 Billion $482.63 Billion -1.16pp
2000-12-31 6.49% $27.33 Billion $421.28 Billion -0.50pp
1999-12-31 6.99% $25.65 Billion $366.97 Billion -81.53pp
1992-12-31 88.52% $71.13 Billion $80.35 Billion +0.79pp
1991-12-31 87.73% $55.89 Billion $63.71 Billion -1.73pp
1990-12-31 89.46% $47.89 Billion $53.53 Billion -0.69pp
1989-12-31 90.15% $48.03 Billion $53.28 Billion --
pp = percentage points