MA vs NDAQ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Nasdaq, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | NDAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $623.60 | $102.56 |
| Market cap | $546.28B | $57.33B |
| P/E ratio | 34.3 | 28.0 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 17.33% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 36.06% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 12.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.56% | 1.13% |
| Beta | 0.76 | — |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs NDAQ in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 9.5× the market cap of NDAQ.
- NDAQ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.0 vs 34.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 17%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- NDAQ has the higher dividend yield (1.13% vs 0.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
NDAQ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Nasdaq, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.