MA vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $340.36 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $232.24B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 34.42% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 16.30% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 11.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 1.12% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 1.06 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs AXP in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 1.9× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 34%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 12%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.12% vs 0.70%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.