MA vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $661.19 | $320.60 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $214.98B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 18.1 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 35.93% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 16.82% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 1.19% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs AXP in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 2.7× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.1 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 36%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 11%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.19% vs 0.53%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.