MA vs C
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Citigroup Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $567.65 | $134.28 |
| Market cap | $497.27B | $225.25B |
| P/E ratio | 31.3 | 14.5 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 8.53% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 21.83% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.61% | 2.00% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 1.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs C in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 2.2× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.5 vs 31.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 9%).
- C is growing revenue faster (16% vs 14%).
- C has the higher dividend yield (2.00% vs 0.61%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
C return calculator
See what $1,000 in Citigroup Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.