Morgan Stanley (MS) - 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. Explore MS long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Morgan Stanley - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Morgan Stanley's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Morgan Stanley (MS) total assets.
Morgan Stanley Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Morgan Stanley ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
NYSE:UNH
|
USA | $203.78 Billion |
|
Lam Research Corp
NASDAQ:LRCX
|
USA | $10.21 Billion |
|
Applied Materials Inc
NASDAQ:AMAT
|
USA | $16.38 Billion |
|
Netflix Inc
NASDAQ:NFLX
|
USA | $28.98 Billion |
|
Palantir Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock
NYSE:PLTR
|
USA | $1.22 Billion |
|
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd Class A
SHG:601288
|
China | CN¥47.73 Trillion |
|
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd
SHG:601398
|
China | CN¥51.42 Trillion |
|
GE Aerospace
NYSE:GE
|
USA | $110.15 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. See Morgan Stanley net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| 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