Cohen & Company Inc (COHN)vsMorgan Stanley (MS)
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$10.00
-0.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.26M
MS
Morgan Stanley
$202.58
-0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $336.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Morgan Stanley generates 25106% more annual revenue ($77.83B vs $308.76M). MS leads profitability with a 25.9% profit margin vs 5.8%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 2.3x. MS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
COHN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MS
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 41.6%
Earnings expanding 62.4% YoY
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHN
The strongest argument for COHN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MS
The strongest argument for MS centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.9% and operating margin at 41.6%. Revenue growth of 28.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MS
The primary concerns for MS are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
MS is growing revenue faster at 28.0% — sustainability is the question.
COHN generates stronger free cash flow (4M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MS scores higher overall (75/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 25.9% margins and 28.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cohen & Company Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Cohen & Company Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York City; Boca Raton, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom.
Morgan Stanley
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Morgan Stanley is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered at 1585 Broadway in the Morgan Stanley Building, Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
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