MA vs BAC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Bank of America Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | BAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $57.88 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $410.75B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 14.4 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 10.64% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 28.96% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 8.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 1.94% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 1.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs BAC in plain English
- MA and BAC are similar in size.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.4 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 11%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 8%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (1.94% 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.
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.