MA vs MET
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs MetLife, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | MET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $623.60 | $98.82 |
| Market cap | $546.28B | $62.80B |
| P/E ratio | 34.3 | 19.8 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 13.09% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 4.57% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.56% | 2.40% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 0.78 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs MET in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 8.7× the market cap of MET.
- MET is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.8 vs 34.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 13%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- MET has the higher dividend yield (2.40% vs 0.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
MET return calculator
See what $1,000 in MetLife, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.