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 | $661.19 | $473.59 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $137.29B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 28.3 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 17.88% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 30.60% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 6.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.82% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.03 |
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 28.3 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 18%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 7%).
- SPGI has the higher dividend yield (0.82% 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.
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.