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 | $599.37 | $95.87 |
| Market cap | $525.05B | $60.92B |
| P/E ratio | 33.0 | 18.4 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 13.09% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 4.57% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.58% | 2.46% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.76 |
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 8.6× the market cap of MET.
- MET is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.4 vs 33.0).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 13%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- MET has the higher dividend yield (2.46% 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.
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.