MA vs MET
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs MetLife, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | MET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $661.19 | $102.65 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $64.51B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 13.4 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 19.92% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 6.21% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 18.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 2.31% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 0.77 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs MET in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 8.9× the market cap of MET.
- MET is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.4 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 20%).
- MET is growing revenue faster (18% vs 14%).
- MET has the higher dividend yield (2.31% 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.
MET return calculator
See what $1,000 in MetLife, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.