Morgan Stanley Total Liabilities
Morgan Stanley total liabilities. Based on the latest financial reports, Morgan Stanley (MS) has total liabilities worth $1.47 Trillion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Check how resilient are Morgan Stanley's assets to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Total Liabilities of Morgan Stanley (1985–2025)
Total liabilities of Morgan Stanley from 1985 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Morgan Stanley's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore MS long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Morgan Stanley Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Morgan Stanley ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Lam Research Corp
NASDAQ:LRCX
|
USA | $10.21 Billion |
|
Philip Morris International Inc
NYSE:PM
|
USA | $74.93 Billion |
|
Morgan Stanley
SA:MSBR34
|
Brazil | R$1.25 Trillion |
|
Caterpillar Inc
NYSE:CAT
|
USA | $77.27 Billion |
|
AstraZeneca PLC
MX:AZNN
|
Mexico | MX$65.36 Billion |
|
General Electric Company
SA:GEOO34
|
Brazil | R$109.81 Billion |
|
Royal Bank of Canada
TO:RY
|
Canada | CA$2.35 Trillion |
|
AstraZeneca PLC
NASDAQ:AZN
|
USA | $66.63 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down Morgan Stanley's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Morgan Stanley balance sheet assets.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Morgan Stanley Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
Morgan Stanley total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 12.83 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.93 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Morgan Stanley's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Morgan Stanley (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Morgan Stanley from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.31 Trillion | +17.84% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.11 Trillion | +1.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.09 Trillion | +1.36% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.08 Trillion | -0.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.08 Trillion | +6.80% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.01 Trillion | +24.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | $812.73 Billion | +5.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | $772.12 Billion | -0.15% |
| 2017-12-31 | $773.27 Billion | +4.81% |
| 2016-12-31 | $737.77 Billion | +3.72% |
| 2015-12-31 | $711.28 Billion | -2.48% |
| 2014-12-31 | $729.41 Billion | -4.49% |
| 2013-12-31 | $763.67 Billion | +6.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | $715.53 Billion | +5.25% |
| 2011-12-31 | $679.82 Billion | -8.42% |
| 2010-12-31 | $742.29 Billion | +3.29% |
| 2009-12-31 | $718.68 Billion | +14.57% |
| 2008-12-31 | $627.31 Billion | -38.14% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.01 Trillion | -6.60% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.09 Trillion | +24.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | $869.34 Billion | +20.89% |
| 2004-12-31 | $719.13 Billion | +25.03% |
| 2003-12-31 | $575.17 Billion | +13.58% |
| 2002-12-31 | $506.40 Billion | +9.92% |
| 2001-12-31 | $460.70 Billion | +14.71% |
| 2000-12-31 | $401.61 Billion | +14.89% |
| 1999-12-31 | $349.55 Billion | +15.72% |
| 1998-12-31 | $302.07 Billion | +5.13% |
| 1997-12-31 | $287.33 Billion | +671.38% |
| 1996-12-31 | $37.25 Billion | +11.61% |
| 1995-12-31 | $33.37 Billion | +20.26% |
| 1994-12-31 | $27.75 Billion | +14.75% |
| 1993-12-31 | $24.19 Billion | -68.56% |
| 1992-12-31 | $76.92 Billion | +26.69% |
| 1991-12-31 | $60.72 Billion | +18.23% |
| 1990-12-31 | $51.35 Billion | +0.20% |
| 1989-12-31 | $51.25 Billion | +32.40% |
| 1988-12-31 | $38.71 Billion | +35.07% |
| 1987-12-31 | $28.66 Billion | +3.82% |
| 1986-12-31 | $27.61 Billion | +78.20% |
| 1985-12-31 | $15.49 Billion | -- |
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The company offers capital raising and financial advisory services, includ… Read more