MA vs NDAQ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Nasdaq, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $661.19 | $108.47 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $60.20B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 29.6 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 17.33% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 36.06% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 12.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 1.07% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 0.96 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs NDAQ in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 9.6× the market cap of NDAQ.
- NDAQ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.6 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 17%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- NDAQ has the higher dividend yield (1.07% vs 0.53%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
NDAQ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Nasdaq, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.