MA vs BEN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Franklin Resources, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $559.73 | $33.59 |
| Market cap | $490.33B | $17.07B |
| P/E ratio | 30.9 | 22.7 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 7.89% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 8.72% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 14.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 3.96% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.57 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs BEN in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 28.7× the market cap of BEN.
- BEN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 22.7 vs 30.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 8%).
- BEN is growing revenue faster (14% vs 14%).
- BEN has the higher dividend yield (3.96% 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.
BEN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Franklin Resources, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.