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 | $661.19 | $124.01 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $205.26B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 12.1 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 9.35% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 8.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 2.16% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 1.15 |
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 2.8× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.1 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 9%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 8%).
- C has the higher dividend yield (2.16% 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.
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.