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 | $661.19 | $178.24 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $32.28B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 14.0 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 18.44% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 26.00% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 12.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.21 |
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 17.8× the market cap of NTRS.
- NTRS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.0 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 18%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 12%).
- NTRS has the higher dividend yield (1.97% 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.
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.