MA vs AJG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | AJG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $559.73 | $255.46 |
| Market cap | $490.33B | $65.48B |
| P/E ratio | 30.9 | 42.0 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 6.72% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 10.38% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 30.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 1.10% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.50 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs AJG in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 7.5× the market cap of AJG.
- MA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 30.9 vs 42.0).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 7%).
- AJG is growing revenue faster (31% vs 14%).
- AJG has the higher dividend yield (1.10% vs 0.62%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
AJG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.