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 | $567.65 | $403.30 |
| Market cap | $497.27B | $118.89B |
| P/E ratio | 31.3 | 24.6 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 14.26% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 30.54% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.61% | 0.96% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 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 4.2× the market cap of SPGI.
- SPGI is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.6 vs 31.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 14%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- SPGI has the higher dividend yield (0.96% vs 0.61%).
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.