ALLY vs. V: Ally Financial vs. Visa Stock Comparison
This page compares Ally Financial (ALLY) with Visa (V) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 24.22% | -12.51% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 29.99% | 22.39% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 0.77 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 3.48M | 7.40M |
Company Profile
Ally Financial (ALLY) and Visa (V) both fall under the Financial Services industry group, but ALLY is classified in Consumer Finance while V is classified in Financial Services.
| Profile Item | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ally Financial Inc. | Visa Inc. Class A |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Finance | Financial Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Consumer Finance | Transaction & Payment Processing Services |
| Market Capitalization | 13.60 billion USD | 613.10 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 28, 2014 | March 19, 2008 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) at 10.77 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Visa (V) at 28.08 sits in the richer quartile — V needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
10.77
- Max
- 47.33
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- ALLY
- 10.77
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
V
Financial Services industry group
28.08
- Max
- 47.33
- V
- 28.08
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) at 1.77 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Visa (V) at 14.25 clears its benchmark range — V looks notably rich on sales.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
1.77
- Max
- 9.45
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- ALLY
- 1.77
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
V
Financial Services industry group
14.25
- V
- 14.25
- Max
- 9.45
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Ally Financial (ALLY) at 1.03 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Visa (V) at 17.29 prices above its benchmark range — V looks rich relative to book.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
1.03
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- ALLY
- 1.03
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
V
Financial Services industry group
17.29
- V
- 17.29
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 10.77 | 28.08 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.77 | 14.25 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.03 | 17.29 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Visa (V) at 60.35% clears its industry range for ROE, a sharper capital-efficiency signal than Ally Financial (ALLY) at 9.36%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
9.36%
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- ALLY
- 9.36%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
V
Financial Services industry group
60.35%
- V
- 60.35%
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Visa (V) at 51.68% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Ally Financial (ALLY) at 18.16%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
18.16%
- Max
- 66.55%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- ALLY
- 18.16%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
V
Financial Services industry group
51.68%
- Max
- 66.55%
- V
- 51.68%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Visa (V) at 67.35% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Ally Financial (ALLY) at 21.02%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
21.02%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- Median
- 27.45%
- ALLY
- 21.02%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
V
Financial Services industry group
67.35%
- Max
- 95.95%
- V
- 67.35%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- Median
- 27.45%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 9.36% | 60.35% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.72% | 19.19% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 18.16% | 51.68% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.02% | 67.35% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -1.43% | 11.34% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -1.73% | 10.92% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 31.67% | 4.83% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -22.19% | 13.37% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio doesn’t apply on either side: Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services and Visa (V) in Financial Services both report balance sheets without a current/non-current split, so their short-term liquidity is better judged through regulatory and funding measures.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for both: Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services and Visa (V) in Financial Services run businesses where balance-sheet leverage is part of the model, so capital-adequacy and funding measures are the better gauges of balance-sheet risk.
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 2.70% and Visa (V) at 0.83% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
2.70%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- ALLY
- 2.70%
- Median
- 1.93%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
V
Financial Services industry group
0.83%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- Median
- 1.93%
- V
- 0.83%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 29.13% and Visa (V) at 21.97% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
29.13%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- ALLY
- 29.13%
- Median
- 25.56%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
V
Financial Services industry group
21.97%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- Median
- 25.56%
- V
- 21.97%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | V |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.70% | 0.83% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 29.13% | 21.97% |