MA vs SPGI
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs S&P Global Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | SPGI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $408.16 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $120.82B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 25.8 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 13.94% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 30.36% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 0.95% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs SPGI in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 3.6× the market cap of SPGI.
- SPGI is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.8 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 14%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 10%).
- SPGI has the higher dividend yield (0.95% 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.
SPGI return calculator
See what $1,000 in S&P Global Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.