V vs L
By Alex · Tickerpine
Visa Inc. vs Loews Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | V | L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $367.38 | $104.82 |
| Market cap | $689.70B | $21.43B |
| P/E ratio | 31.2 | 12.9 |
| ROE | 61.19% | 9.31% |
| Profit margin | 50.78% | 9.02% |
| Revenue growth | 14.40% | 3.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.73% | 0.24% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 0.51 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
V vs L in plain English
- V is the bigger company — about 32.2× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.9 vs 31.2).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 9%).
- V is growing revenue faster (14% vs 4%).
- V has the higher dividend yield (0.73% vs 0.24%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. 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.