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 | $623.60 | $450.31 |
| Market cap | $546.28B | $132.75B |
| P/E ratio | 34.3 | 27.4 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 14.26% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 30.54% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.56% | 0.86% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 1.09 |
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 4.1× the market cap of SPGI.
- SPGI is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.4 vs 34.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 14%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- SPGI has the higher dividend yield (0.86% 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.
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.