MA vs AJG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | AJG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $623.60 | $268.04 |
| Market cap | $546.28B | $68.71B |
| P/E ratio | 34.3 | 44.5 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 6.72% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 10.38% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 30.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.56% | 1.04% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 0.55 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs AJG in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 8.0× the market cap of AJG.
- MA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.3 vs 44.5).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 7%).
- AJG is growing revenue faster (31% vs 14%).
- AJG has the higher dividend yield (1.04% vs 0.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
AJG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.