MA vs GL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Globe Life Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | GL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $559.73 | $177.91 |
| Market cap | $490.33B | $13.81B |
| P/E ratio | 30.9 | 12.0 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 20.94% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 19.58% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 8.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 0.73% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.47 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs GL in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 35.5× the market cap of GL.
- GL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.0 vs 30.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 21%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 8%).
- GL has the higher dividend yield (0.73% 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.
GL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Globe Life Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.