MA vs L
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Loews Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $661.19 | $111.90 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $22.63B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 15.5 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 8.21% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 7.93% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 1.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 0.49 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs L in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 25.5× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.5 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 8%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 2%).
- MA has the higher dividend yield (0.53% vs 0.22%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
L return calculator
See what $1,000 in Loews Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.