HD vs. MA
Compare and contrast key facts about The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) and Mastercard Inc (MA).
Performance
HD vs. MA - Performance Comparison
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HD vs. MA - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HD The Home Depot, Inc. | -3.78% | -9.33% | 15.00% | 12.77% | -21.98% | 59.51% | 24.50% | 30.56% | -7.30% | 44.61% |
MA Mastercard Inc | -12.34% | 9.04% | 24.17% | 23.40% | -2.66% | 1.16% | 20.19% | 59.16% | 25.31% | 47.69% |
Fundamentals
HD:
$327.90B
MA:
$448.69B
HD:
$14.23
MA:
$16.56
HD:
23.11
MA:
30.18
HD:
1.99
MA:
13.77
HD:
25.59
MA:
57.93
HD:
$164.68B
MA:
$32.79B
HD:
$54.87B
MA:
$27.36B
HD:
$24.24B
MA:
$20.19B
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HD achieves a -3.78% return, which is significantly higher than MA's -12.34% return. Over the past 10 years, HD has underperformed MA with an annualized return of 11.97%, while MA has yielded a comparatively higher 18.66% annualized return.
HD
- 1D
- 1.67%
- 1M
- -13.04%
- YTD
- -3.78%
- 6M
- -17.76%
- 1Y
- -7.99%
- 3Y*
- 6.33%
- 5Y*
- 3.84%
- 10Y*
- 11.97%
MA
- 1D
- 1.15%
- 1M
- -3.39%
- YTD
- -12.34%
- 6M
- -11.91%
- 1Y
- -8.31%
- 3Y*
- 11.85%
- 5Y*
- 7.19%
- 10Y*
- 18.66%
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Return for Risk
HD vs. MA — Risk / Return Rank
HD
MA
HD vs. MA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) and Mastercard Inc (MA). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| HD | MA | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.34 | -0.35 | 0.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | -0.32 | -0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.25 | -0.37 | +0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.58 | -0.91 | +0.34 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| HD | MA | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.34 | -0.35 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.16 | 0.30 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.49 | 0.70 | -0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.69 | 0.84 | -0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between HD and MA is 0.43, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
HD vs. MA - Dividend Comparison
HD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.81%, more than MA's 0.63% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HD The Home Depot, Inc. | 2.81% | 2.67% | 2.31% | 2.41% | 2.41% | 1.59% | 2.26% | 2.49% | 2.40% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% |
MA Mastercard Inc | 0.63% | 0.53% | 0.50% | 0.53% | 0.56% | 0.49% | 0.45% | 0.44% | 0.53% | 0.58% | 0.74% | 0.66% |
Drawdowns
HD vs. MA - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HD drawdown since its inception was -70.46%, which is greater than MA's maximum drawdown of -62.67%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HD and MA.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HD | MA | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.46% | -62.67% | -7.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -23.25% | -18.92% | -4.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.73% | -28.25% | -6.48% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.99% | -41.00% | +3.01% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.33% | -16.34% | -4.99% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.59% | -9.76% | -10.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.17% | 7.71% | +2.46% |
Volatility
HD vs. MA - Volatility Comparison
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) has a higher volatility of 7.23% compared to Mastercard Inc (MA) at 6.83%. This indicates that HD's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MA based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HD | MA | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.23% | 6.83% | +0.40% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.87% | 16.10% | +0.77% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.38% | 24.21% | -0.83% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.75% | 23.87% | -0.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.61% | 26.79% | -2.18% |
Financials
HD vs. MA - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between The Home Depot, Inc. and Mastercard Inc. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
HD vs. MA - Profitability Comparison
HD - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. reported a gross profit of 12.47B and revenue of 38.20B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 32.6%.
MA - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Mastercard Inc reported a gross profit of 8.81B and revenue of 8.81B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 100.0%.
HD - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. reported an operating income of 3.85B and revenue of 38.20B, resulting in an operating margin of 10.1%.
MA - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Mastercard Inc reported an operating income of 4.91B and revenue of 8.81B, resulting in an operating margin of 55.8%.
HD - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. reported a net income of 2.57B and revenue of 38.20B, resulting in a net margin of 6.7%.
MA - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Mastercard Inc reported a net income of 4.06B and revenue of 8.81B, resulting in a net margin of 46.1%.