TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Mastercard vs Visa
As of Nov 11, 2026, revenue growth is 15.3% for Mastercard vs 14.8% for Visa; operating margin is 58.6% for Mastercard vs 61.2% for Visa; net margin is 46.7% for Mastercard vs 51.2% for Visa; debt/equity is 3.29 for Mastercard vs 0.54 for Visa.
What stands out
- Visa carries less debt relative to equity: 0.54 vs 3.29 for Mastercard.
Key metrics
| Metric | MA | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $656.83 | $423.79 |
| Market cap | — | — |
| P/E | 34.4x (#1) | — |
| P/S | — | — |
| Revenue growth | 15.3% (#1) | 14.8% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 58.6% (#2) | 61.2% (#1) |
| Net margin | 46.7% (#2) | 51.2% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 3.29 (#2) | 0.54 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +17.0% (#2) | +25.1% (#1) |
| Research score | 66/100 (#2) | 75/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Mastercard Incorporated (MA) — Credit Services
- Visa Inc. (V) — Credit Services