MA vs FDS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs FactSet Research Systems Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | FDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $559.73 | $277.99 |
| Market cap | $490.33B | $9.89B |
| P/E ratio | 30.9 | 18.7 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 27.03% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 6.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 1.67% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.69 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs FDS in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 49.6× the market cap of FDS.
- FDS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.7 vs 30.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 27%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 6%).
- FDS has the higher dividend yield (1.67% vs 0.62%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
FDS return calculator
See what $1,000 in FactSet Research Systems Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.