V vs GS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Visa Inc. vs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | V | GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $407.92 | $875.68 |
| Market cap | $765.81B | $254.97B |
| P/E ratio | 34.7 | 12.6 |
| ROE | 61.19% | 17.75% |
| Profit margin | 50.78% | 31.21% |
| Revenue growth | 14.40% | 23.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.66% | 2.28% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.28 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
V vs GS in plain English
- V is the bigger company — about 3.0× the market cap of GS.
- GS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.6 vs 34.7).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 18%).
- GS is growing revenue faster (23% vs 14%).
- GS has the higher dividend yield (2.28% vs 0.66%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. would be worth today.
GS return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.