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 | $499.02 | $85.95 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $55.30B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 16.6 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 13.01% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 4.67% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 2.76% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.78 |
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 8.0× the market cap of MET.
- MET is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.6 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 13%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 3%).
- MET has the higher dividend yield (2.76% vs 0.70%).
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.