MA vs C
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Citigroup Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.37 | $133.25 |
| Market cap | $525.05B | $223.52B |
| P/E ratio | 33.0 | 14.2 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 8.53% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 21.83% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.58% | 2.01% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs C in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 2.3× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.2 vs 33.0).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 9%).
- C is growing revenue faster (16% vs 14%).
- C has the higher dividend yield (2.01% vs 0.58%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
C return calculator
See what $1,000 in Citigroup Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.