MA vs L
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Loews Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.37 | $110.81 |
| Market cap | $525.05B | $22.65B |
| P/E ratio | 33.0 | 13.7 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 9.31% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 9.02% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 3.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.58% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs L in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 23.2× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.7 vs 33.0).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 9%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 4%).
- MA has the higher dividend yield (0.58% vs 0.22%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
L return calculator
See what $1,000 in Loews Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.