BLK vs. V: BlackRock vs. Visa Stock Comparison
This page compares BlackRock (BLK) 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 | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 6.62% | -12.51% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 25.94% | 22.39% |
| Beta | 1.42 | 0.77 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 734.83K | 7.40M |
Company Profile
BlackRock (BLK) and Visa (V) both fall under the Financial Services industry group, but BLK is classified in Capital Markets while V is classified in Financial Services.
| Profile Item | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| Name | BlackRock, Inc. | Visa Inc. Class A |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Financial Services | Financial Services |
| GICS Industry | Capital Markets | Financial Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Asset Management & Custody Banks | Transaction & Payment Processing Services |
| Market Capitalization | 168.06 billion USD | 613.10 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 1, 1999 | March 19, 2008 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both BlackRock (BLK) at 25.98 and Visa (V) at 28.08 sit in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for P/E ratio, so investors are paying more for TTM earnings than they pay for typical peers.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
25.98
- Max
- 47.33
- BLK
- 25.98
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- 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)
Both look expensive on sales: BlackRock (BLK) at 6.56 sits in the upper P/S ratio quartile, and Visa (V) at 14.25 prices even higher, above its industry range.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
6.56
- Max
- 9.45
- BLK
- 6.56
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- 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)
BlackRock (BLK) at 2.83 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.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
2.83
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- BLK
- 2.83
- Median
- 1.63
- 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 | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 25.98 | 28.08 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.56 | 14.25 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.83 | 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 BlackRock (BLK) at 11.90%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
11.90%
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- BLK
- 11.90%
- 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 BlackRock (BLK) at 24.40%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
24.40%
- Max
- 66.55%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- BLK
- 24.40%
- 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 BlackRock (BLK) at 35.64%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
35.64%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- BLK
- 35.64%
- Median
- 27.45%
- 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 | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 11.90% | 60.35% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.62% | 19.19% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.40% | 51.68% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 35.64% | 67.35% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 18.67% | 11.34% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 10.65% | 10.92% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -15.95% | 4.83% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 1.30% | 13.37% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio doesn’t apply on either side: BlackRock (BLK) 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: BlackRock (BLK) 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 | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both BlackRock (BLK) at 2.22% and Visa (V) at 0.83% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
2.22%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- BLK
- 2.22%
- 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 BlackRock (BLK) at 53.76% 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.
BLK
Financial Services industry group
53.76%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- BLK
- 53.76%
- 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 | BLK | V |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.22% | 0.83% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 53.76% | 21.97% |