MA vs GL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Globe Life Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | GL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $179.31 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $13.92B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 12.4 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 20.46% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 19.38% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 5.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 0.74% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.50 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs GL in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 31.7× the market cap of GL.
- GL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.4 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 20%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 5%).
- GL has the higher dividend yield (0.74% 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.
GL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Globe Life Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.