MA vs AJG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | AJG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $226.01 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $58.07B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 36.6 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 7.01% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 11.35% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 34.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 1.24% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.53 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs AJG in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 7.6× the market cap of AJG.
- MA is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.9 vs 36.6).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 7%).
- AJG is growing revenue faster (35% vs 16%).
- AJG has the higher dividend yield (1.24% 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.
AJG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.