Morgan Stanley (MS) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Morgan Stanley (MS) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 94.8% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($5.96 Billion) from net assets ($115.38 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See MS current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Morgan Stanley Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Morgan Stanley's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 94.8%, reflecting net assets of $115.38 Billion with intangible assets of $5.96 Billion USD. See MS defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Morgan Stanley (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Morgan Stanley from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Morgan Stanley stock valuation.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94.7% | $112.65 Billion | $6.01 Billion | $1.42 Trillion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2024 | 93.9% | $105.43 Billion | $6.45 Billion | $1.22 Trillion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2023 | 92.9% | $99.98 Billion | $7.05 Billion | $1.19 Trillion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2022 | 92.5% | $101.23 Billion | $7.62 Billion | $1.18 Trillion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2021 | 92.2% | $106.60 Billion | $8.36 Billion | $1.19 Trillion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2020 | 95.2% | $103.15 Billion | $4.98 Billion | $1.12 Trillion | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2019 | 97.5% | $82.70 Billion | $2.11 Billion | $895.43 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2018 | 97.3% | $81.41 Billion | $2.16 Billion | $853.53 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 96.9% | $78.47 Billion | $2.45 Billion | $851.73 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2016 | 96.5% | $77.18 Billion | $2.72 Billion | $814.95 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 96.1% | $76.18 Billion | $2.98 Billion | $787.47 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2014 | 95.6% | $72.10 Billion | $3.16 Billion | $801.51 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2013 | 95.2% | $69.03 Billion | $3.29 Billion | $832.70 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2012 | 94.2% | $65.43 Billion | $3.78 Billion | $780.96 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2011 | 93.9% | $70.08 Billion | $4.29 Billion | $749.90 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2010 | 92.9% | $65.41 Billion | $4.67 Billion | $807.70 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2009 | 90.4% | $52.78 Billion | $5.05 Billion | $771.46 Billion | ▼ -7.7 pp |
| 2008 | 98.2% | $49.46 Billion | $906.00 Million | $676.76 Billion | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2007 | 96.7% | $31.27 Billion | $1.05 Billion | $1.05 Trillion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2006 | 98.2% | $35.36 Billion | $651.00 Million | $1.12 Trillion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2005 | 99.0% | $29.18 Billion | $294.00 Million | $898.52 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2004 | 98.8% | $28.21 Billion | $331.00 Million | $747.33 Billion | ▲ +34.6 pp |
| 2003 | 64.2% | $27.68 Billion | $9.91 Billion | $602.84 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2002 | 69.1% | $23.09 Billion | $7.14 Billion | $529.50 Billion | ▼ -24.3 pp |
| 2001 | 93.4% | $21.93 Billion | $1.44 Billion | $482.63 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | 93.4% | $19.67 Billion | $1.30 Billion | $421.28 Billion | ▼ -6.6 pp |
| 1999 | 100.0% | $17.41 Billion | $0.00 | $366.97 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1998 | 100.0% | $15.52 Billion | $0.00 | $317.59 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1997 | 100.0% | $14.96 Billion | $0.00 | $302.29 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | 100.0% | $5.16 Billion | $0.00 | $42.41 Billion | ▲ +124.2 pp |
| 1995 | -24.2% | $4.83 Billion | $6.00 Billion | $38.21 Billion | ▲ +21.5 pp |
| 1994 | -45.8% | $4.11 Billion | $5.99 Billion | $31.86 Billion | ▲ +17.9 pp |
| 1993 | -63.7% | $3.48 Billion | $5.69 Billion | $27.66 Billion | ▼ -163.7 pp |
| 1992 | 100.0% | $3.43 Billion | $0.00 | $80.35 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1991 | 100.0% | $2.99 Billion | $0.00 | $63.71 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 100.0% | $2.17 Billion | $0.00 | $53.53 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1989 | 100.0% | $2.02 Billion | $0.00 | $53.28 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1988 | 100.0% | $1.34 Billion | $0.00 | $40.05 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1987 | 100.0% | $1.00 Billion | $0.00 | $29.66 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1986 | 100.0% | $785.60 Million | $0.00 | $28.39 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1985 | 100.0% | $302.10 Million | $0.00 | $15.79 Billion | — |