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 | $499.02 | $78.56 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $44.43B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 23.7 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 16.20% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 35.28% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 13.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 1.43% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.97 |
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 9.9× the market cap of NDAQ.
- NDAQ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.7 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 16%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 14%).
- NDAQ has the higher dividend yield (1.43% vs 0.70%).
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.