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 | $499.02 | $141.76 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $241.78B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 17.5 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 7.65% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 20.36% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 15.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 1.69% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 1.11 |
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 1.8× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.5 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 8%).
- C is growing revenue faster (16% vs 16%).
- C has the higher dividend yield (1.69% 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.
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.