MA vs NTRS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Northern Trust Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | NTRS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $173.87 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $32.17B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 18.2 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 14.46% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 22.36% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 13.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 1.84% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 1.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs NTRS in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 13.7× the market cap of NTRS.
- NTRS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.2 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 14%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 14%).
- NTRS has the higher dividend yield (1.84% 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.
NTRS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northern Trust Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.