OUT vs. MA
OUT (Outfront Media Inc. (REIT)) and MA (Mastercard Incorporated) are both stocks. OUT operates in REIT - Specialty (Real Estate), while MA operates in Credit Services (Financial Services). Over the past 10 years, OUT returned 8.84%/yr vs 18.93%/yr for MA. At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.
Performance
OUT vs. MA - Performance Comparison
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Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, OUT achieves a 36.09% return, which is significantly higher than MA's -14.23% return. Over the past 10 years, OUT has underperformed MA with an annualized return of 8.84%, while MA has yielded a comparatively higher 18.93% annualized return.
OUT
- 1D
- 2.85%
- 1M
- -3.39%
- YTD
- 36.09%
- 6M
- 37.11%
- 1Y
- 112.79%
- 3Y*
- 39.64%
- 5Y*
- 12.68%
- 10Y*
- 8.84%
MA
- 1D
- 0.82%
- 1M
- -2.10%
- YTD
- -14.23%
- 6M
- -15.04%
- 1Y
- -9.48%
- 3Y*
- 9.36%
- 5Y*
- 6.04%
- 10Y*
- 18.93%
OUT vs. MA - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OUT Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) | 36.09% | 41.46% | 37.21% | -8.04% | -34.39% | 38.24% | -26.05% | 56.84% | -16.04% | -0.71% |
MA Mastercard Incorporated | -14.23% | 9.04% | 24.17% | 23.40% | -2.66% | 1.16% | 20.19% | 59.16% | 25.31% | 47.69% |
Correlation
The correlation between OUT and MA is 0.25, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.25 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.27 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.39 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.36 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 28, 2014 | 0.36 |
The correlation between OUT and MA shifts across timeframes, from 0.25 (1 year) to 0.39 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.
Fundamentals
OUT:
$5.69B
MA:
$435.85B
OUT:
$1.09
MA:
$17.28
OUT:
29.38
MA:
28.25
OUT:
0.55
MA:
1.65
OUT:
2.93
MA:
12.96
OUT:
8.60
MA:
64.84
OUT:
$1.87B
MA:
$33.94B
OUT:
$863.30M
MA:
$26.70B
OUT:
$446.70M
MA:
$21.23B
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Return for Risk
OUT vs. MA — Risk / Return Rank
OUT
MA
OUT vs. MA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) (OUT) and Mastercard Incorporated (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.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| OUT | MA | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +3.98 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +5.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.57 | 0.94 | +0.63 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 10.09 | -0.45 | +10.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 26.87 | -0.89 | +27.76 |
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Drawdowns
OUT vs. MA - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum OUT drawdown since its inception was -73.83%, which is greater than MA's maximum drawdown of -62.67%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OUT and MA.
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Drawdown Indicators
| OUT | MA | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.83% | -62.67% | -11.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.25% | -20.91% | +9.66% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -47.32% | -20.91% | -26.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -67.79% | -28.25% | -39.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -73.83% | -41.00% | -32.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.25% | -18.14% | +13.89% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.16% | -9.83% | -13.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.21% | 10.64% | -6.43% |
Volatility
OUT vs. MA - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) (OUT) is 5.65%, while Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has a volatility of 6.61%. This indicates that OUT experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky 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
| OUT | MA | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.65% | 6.61% | -0.96% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 19.78% | 17.11% | +2.67% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 32.08% | 21.36% | +10.72% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 39.24% | 24.04% | +15.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 45.17% | 26.90% | +18.27% |
Dividends
OUT vs. MA - Dividend Comparison
OUT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.73%, more than MA's 0.67% yield.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MA Mastercard Incorporated | 0.67% | 0.53% | 0.50% | 0.53% | 0.56% | 0.49% | 0.45% | 0.44% | 0.53% | 0.58% | 0.74% | 0.66% |
OUT Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) | 3.73% | 4.98% | 6.76% | 8.60% | 7.24% | 0.75% | 1.94% | 5.37% | 7.95% | 6.21% | 5.47% | 6.50% |
Financials
OUT vs. MA - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) and Mastercard Incorporated. 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
OUT vs. MA - Profitability Comparison
OUT - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) reported a gross profit of 202.10M and revenue of 429.60M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 47.0%.
MA - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Mastercard Incorporated reported a gross profit of 4.91B and revenue of 8.40B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 58.4%.
OUT - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) reported an operating income of 55.90M and revenue of 429.60M, resulting in an operating margin of 13.0%.
MA - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Mastercard Incorporated reported an operating income of 4.91B and revenue of 8.40B, resulting in an operating margin of 58.4%.
OUT - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Outfront Media Inc. (REIT) reported a net income of 19.10M and revenue of 429.60M, resulting in a net margin of 4.5%.
MA - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Mastercard Incorporated reported a net income of 3.88B and revenue of 8.40B, resulting in a net margin of 46.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions
OUT and MA have a correlation of 0.25, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.
MA has higher volatility (6.61%) compared to OUT (5.65%). In terms of maximum drawdown, OUT dropped -73.83% vs MA's -62.67%.
OUT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.54 vs -0.45), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.
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