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 | $559.73 | $344.08 |
| Market cap | $490.33B | $232.36B |
| P/E ratio | 30.9 | 20.7 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 1.11% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.05 |
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 2.1× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.7 vs 30.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 34%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.11% 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.
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.