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 | $567.65 | $273.08 |
| Market cap | $497.27B | $9.71B |
| P/E ratio | 31.3 | 18.0 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 27.03% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 6.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.61% | 1.70% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.71 |
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 51.2× the market cap of FDS.
- FDS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.0 vs 31.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 27%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 6%).
- FDS has the higher dividend yield (1.70% vs 0.61%).
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.