MA vs PGR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs The Progressive Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | PGR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $661.19 | $235.78 |
| Market cap | $576.01B | $136.60B |
| P/E ratio | 34.6 | 11.9 |
| ROE | 231.37% | 33.24% |
| Profit margin | 46.73% | 12.67% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 3.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.17% |
| Beta | 0.77 | 0.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs PGR in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 4.2× the market cap of PGR.
- PGR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.9 vs 34.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (231% vs 33%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 3%).
- MA has the higher dividend yield (0.53% vs 0.17%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
PGR return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Progressive Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.