HOOD vs. MA: Robinhood Markets vs. Mastercard Stock Comparison
This page compares Robinhood Markets (HOOD) with Mastercard (MA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 26.21% | -16.36% |
Risk
Drawdown
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.34, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Mastercard (MA) is closer to market-like at 0.74 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 69.45% | 22.38% |
| Beta | 2.34 | 0.74 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 29.72M | 3.58M |
Company Profile
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) and Mastercard (MA) both fall under the Financial Services industry group, but HOOD is classified in Capital Markets while MA is classified in Financial Services.
Mastercard (MA) has more than two decades of public-market history since May 25, 2006, whereas Robinhood Markets (HOOD) listed on July 29, 2021 and has a much shorter record to draw on.
| Profile Item | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Robinhood Markets, Inc. | Mastercard Incorporated |
| 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 | Investment Banking & Brokerage | Transaction & Payment Processing Services |
| Market Capitalization | 83.92 billion USD | 432.94 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | July 29, 2021 | May 25, 2006 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 45.24 and Mastercard (MA) at 28.32 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.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
45.24
- Max
- 47.33
- HOOD
- 45.24
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
MA
Financial Services industry group
28.32
- Max
- 47.33
- MA
- 28.32
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Investors are paying well above the peer range per dollar of sales for both Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 18.19 and Mastercard (MA) at 12.76 — each P/S ratio clears its industry’s benchmark range.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
18.19
- HOOD
- 18.19
- Max
- 9.45
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
MA
Financial Services industry group
12.76
- MA
- 12.76
- Max
- 9.45
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Measured against book value, both Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 9.01 and Mastercard (MA) at 64.68 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
9.01
- HOOD
- 9.01
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
MA
Financial Services industry group
64.68
- MA
- 64.68
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 45.24 | 28.32 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 18.19 | 12.76 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 9.01 | 64.68 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both companies show strong equity returns, but Mastercard (MA) at 232.08% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 21.46% also sits in the top quartile.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
21.46%
- Max
- 42.17%
- HOOD
- 21.46%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
MA
Financial Services industry group
232.08%
- MA
- 232.08%
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
For every dollar of sales, both Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 41.12% and Mastercard (MA) at 45.88% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
41.12%
- Max
- 66.55%
- HOOD
- 41.12%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
MA
Financial Services industry group
45.88%
- Max
- 66.55%
- MA
- 45.88%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Mastercard (MA) at 60.84% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 38.52%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
38.52%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- HOOD
- 38.52%
- Median
- 27.45%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
MA
Financial Services industry group
60.84%
- Max
- 95.95%
- MA
- 60.84%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- Median
- 27.45%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 21.46% | 232.08% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.19% | 25.03% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 41.12% | 45.88% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.52% | 60.84% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 51.58% | 16.42% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 48.79% | 13.82% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 31.41% | 18.93% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 17.36% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio doesn’t apply on either side: Robinhood Markets (HOOD) in Financial Services and Mastercard (MA) 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: Robinhood Markets (HOOD) in Financial Services and Mastercard (MA) 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 | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Mastercard (MA) reports a yield of 0.71%, ranking against industry peers normally.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- Median
- 1.93%
- HOOD
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MA
Financial Services industry group
0.71%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- Median
- 1.93%
- MA
- 0.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Mastercard (MA) reports a payout of 18.23%, ranking against industry peers normally.
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- Median
- 25.56%
- HOOD
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MA
Financial Services industry group
18.23%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- Median
- 25.56%
- MA
- 18.23%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | HOOD | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 18.23% |